By JOHNBOSCO AGBAKWURU, JOSEPH ERUNKE &DAYO JOHNSON
SENATE President David Mark last night expressed appreciation to the victorious Golden Eaglets of Nigeria for doing the nation proud in the on going FIFA under 17 World Cup championship holding in the United Arab Emirate.

Just as the Director-General of the National Sports Commission Gbenga Elegbeleye described qualification for the final as the result of hardwork, dedication and total commitment.

Senator Mark in a congratulatory message to the players and officials in Dubai after they defeated their Sweden counterparts said the Nigerian lads gave a good account of themselves and made the nation the beautiful bride.

The Senate President reminded the Golden Eaglets that the nation is solidly behind them in prayers and assured them that the government will do the needful in terms of their welfare and upkeep .

He added that the National Assembly on its part will continue to make adequate budgetary allocation for sports to flourish in Nigeria.

Mark in the statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh   noted   that sports needs to be encouraged as the needed ingredient for unity and cohesion in the country.

Elegbeleye said the brilliant display of the youngsters has taken Nigeria to another level in soccer.

He charged them to go all out in the final by repeating their first round success over Mexico.

Elegbeleye  assured them that a lot of good things await them when they return.