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FIFA Ranking: Sport minister backs Super Eagles to maintain superb form
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9 months agoon
By Saheed Afolabi
Minister of sport, Senator John Enoh has backed Nigeria to continue their superlative performance amidst the team’s remarkable upliftment in the latest FIFA ranking on Friday.
The Super Eagles leaped from 42nd position to the 28th position in the FIFA rankings, which marked the national team giant upliftment since 2008.
Enoh described the latest FIFA ranking of the Super Eagles as a huge and commendable one which drew his joy that Nigeria are back at the top, tasking the players to improve on their performances in subsequent competition.
The sport minister believes the astronomical leap in the FIFA ranking showed the level of determination and spirit of the Eagles.
“This is huge and commendable. I am truly elated that Super Eagles days of reckoning are back,” Enoh said throw a released statement.
“We can do better in the next FIFA ranking with churning out positive results that will make the fans happier.
“This achievement underscores the talent, determination, and spirit of our national team. We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and hopeful for their continued success in future endeavors.”
The Super Eagles had a terrific run at the 2023 Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) by defying all odds to reach the final but were unlucky to loose to Ivory Coast.
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