Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Friday,
urged the nation's Dream Team VI in the men's football event at the ongoing Rio
Olympics Games not to give up as a result of their setback in the match against
Germany.
Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and
Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, also commended the quartet of Blessing
Okagbare, Gloria Asumnu, Jennifer Madu and Agnes Osazuwa, for their
qualification for the 4 by 100 metre race finals.
He urged them to make Nigeria proud by picking the gold at
the finals of the race.
He specifically charged the men's football team to ensure
that they win the third place match so as to bring home the bronze medal.
"Setbacks are part of life, but rising above setbacks
makes the champion. I believe you will make the country proud by bringing home
the bronze in this final episode of your soccer campaign at Rio.
"Be assured that any effort you expend in making this
last encounter a successful venture will still be highly rewarding as it is
will change the story about your performance and take the name of the country a
notch higher and in the best of lights.
"Therefore, I want to urge you to spare no efforts at
making sure that you seize this last opportunity to change the narrative of our
participation in the football event for the better," he stated.
He further urged the 4 by 100 relay team to do their utmost
to transcend their limitation. "The Gold is yours for grabs. Don't forget
that Nigerian athletes have always put forth spectacular performances in this
particular track event. So, I urge you to go for gold in this final
encounter", the Senate President added.
Saraki also urged Nigerians not to relent in their support
and prayers for the nation's flag-bearers in the various competitions until the
final whistle.
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