Sports Minister Congratulates Super Eagles On Liberia Victory

By Lekan Sowande, Abuja.

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The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria after claiming a 2-0 victory against hosts Liberia in their Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier in Tangier, Morocco.

Two goals from the penalty spot, one in each half, the first by Victor Osimhen and the second by captain Ahmed Musa ensured a comfortable win for the Eagles which keeps them on top of Group C ahead of the last match day against second placed Cape Verde on Tuesday in Lagos.

Nigeria moved an to inch closer to qualifying for the World Cup after overcoming the Liberia test, and now head to the final round of the World Cup qualifiers in Africa.

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare (L) with Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr (R)

“Winning away from home should boost your morale ahead of the all important clash against Cape Verde on Tuesday,” Dare said. “I congratulate the entire team for the professional performance.”

“Let us keep the focus. Let us finish the job in Lagos on Tuesday. We are 100% behind you.”

With 12 points, two clear of their closest rivals, Cape Verde, the Super Eagles would need just a point at home on Tuesday  to book a place in the final round of the Qatar 2022 World Cup African qualifiers.

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