The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports has refunded the $4,600 paid for the team in São Paulo on their way to Salvador by the Dream Team’s captain, Mikel Obi.
The ministry also assured players and officials of the team that they will be given all that is due to them.
The Sports Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Chinyeaka Ohaa, said this while addressing the players and officials after the 2-0 defeat of Denmark in Saturday’s quarter final match in Salvador.
He said, “I am happy to be a Nigerian, because in spite of all the challenges, you have taken the world by storm; you have by your performance given happiness to more than 160 million Nigerians. Football is the biggest unifying factor in Nigeria today.
From Mr. President to the average Nigerian you have made everyone proud today.
“I am humbled by your efforts, your commitment, your patriotism. I want to assure you that your sacrifices will not be in vain. Aside whatever the NFF have for you, we will as much as possible make you happy, if only you will be patient with us. Today, with your performance, I am convinced that you will get that gold.”
In his response, Mikel said, “We want to thank you for your fatherly support. In truth, there have been a lot of challenges, but every time we go onto the field, we forget about everything and make sure our fatherland comes first.
“We have done that so far and we will continue to do that, but we need more motivation.”
Punch reportage.
Who denied it and even issued a press release?.....I pledge to Nigeria my Country.....CHAI!
What is the Sports minister even doing in Rio?Is that how all Countries sports Minister is following them around?#InnocentQuestion.
I was getting pissed off as I read on and then I got to this your dog and all I could do was...bwahahahahahah
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Liars
DeletePolitics in footall is getting worser than the one in APC govt.
DeleteMikel abeg dash me that money biko
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ReplyDeleteBloody liars all of them. No shame in releasing utter lies as press statements, after all...these idjits have no respect for the Nigerians they should be serving. Well done Mike, very mature response and actions in sorting your team out.
ReplyDeleteBloody liars all of them. No shame in releasing utter lies as press statements, after all...these idjits have no respect for the Nigerians they should be serving. Well done Mike, very mature response and actions in sorting your team out.
ReplyDeleteVery irresponsible Minister
ReplyDeleteI thought dey said Mikel didn't pay any money
So assuming they didn't win Denmark dey wouldn't had refund him his money
Mother fuckers
We nor get Sports Minister, naa clown we get. I nor know where Buhari 4 see dis guy bring sef
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ReplyDeleteEnd time sport minister
What a shame!!
ReplyDeleteAfter all denials... Ohhh My Nigeria.
Old men that have certificate in telling lies! Ndi uchu!!!
ReplyDeleteHahhahha ezigbote ndi uchu
DeleteLOL! Stella, he's there to sample Brazilian chics and spend Nigeria’s money. He's not there for team Nigeria. Don't get it twisted.
ReplyDeleteThank you to Mikel for sorting your officials out! Shame on the sports minister! This govt is as corrupt as the previous one, even more corrupt! From budget padding to this! Bunch of thieves!
ReplyDeleteSo why did they release any official statement saying he didnt pay any money. Nigeria is just run by the same kind of people over and over again. You will never see any Nigeria minister resign after underperforming or falling to live up to expectation. The sit tight attitude of the so called cabal is annoying. And to thing our dear President is aware of all that is happening and didnt even dem it fit to address the country. Ralph Lauren was the official dressed of the USA team to the olympics, what is stopping the federal government /olympic commitee to give contacts to the likes of Mai atafo /uche nnaji/ejiro /tojufoyeh(any designer) to come up with a custume for the olympic team. You wonder why the dream team cant even exchange jerseys at the end of the match dont be suprised if they recycled jersey.
ReplyDeleteThe dogs pix though. Lwkmd. They should copy Ben Bruce. * That dogs side eyes to his haters*#
ReplyDeleteNa wa! This people eh!
ReplyDeleteWhy the lies? NFF sha...
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Na only Naija our sports minister will abandon his office and be following players around. Lack of focus. Oshofree money. One gold dem never sight.
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ReplyDeleteI thought they said Mikel did not pay any money? Na wa.
ReplyDeleteTomorrow is another day, Mikel if any issue come up again
do not, I repeat do not bail them out oh. You can't tell me
the minister does not have $4,600 to spear. Selfish people.
'To Spare' Madam Mustapha
DeleteI thought they said Mikel did not pay any money?
ReplyDeleteDid the give him interest?
Sport Minister should be replace/sacked.
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I don't want to believe that Vuharia has not called them or even sent a congratulatory text to them... to encourage them.