Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau has charged the Golden Eaglets, to ensure they become good ambassadors of Nigeria, at the forthcoming FIFA U-12 World Cup in Chile.
The former Executive Governor of Kano State, was speaking during a friendly match between the national U-17 side and Nationwide League One team, Shekarau Babes.
“First and foremost I want to thank the Almighty God for giving me the opportunity to meet our national team today as well as my own boys that you just played against,” started the former school teacher in a post match address.
“We must congratulate you for the level you have reached as the defending world champions and as you go into another round of contest, I want you to bear it in mind that people say it is one thing to achieve success, it is another thing to sustain it.
“It is our prayers that you’ll be able to sustain the success and do us proud when you go to Chile; but like I always emphasize to my own boys on a daily basis, there is nothing better than being disciplined and upright players. No matter what you achieve, without discipline, it is nothing because the goal must always be to build responsible human beings; we want to see you conduct yourself excellently in Chile.
“As a teacher, I was always reminding my students that there are two keys factors to success: hard work and good conduct. Whatever you are doing, do it to the best of your ability,” Shekarau charged.
He further advised the players to follow the tactical instructions given to them by coach Emmanuel Amuneke. .
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