El Marino, a Lagos based Sports club, whose aim is to
promote physical development of members through sporting activities, has
commended members of the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their sterling performance
which resulted in the defeat of the Desert Warriors of Algeria by 3 goals to
1.
The Club also appealed to all Nigerians including the
Federal and state governments to give the Super Eagles the desired support in
their quest for qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia
The team manager of El Marino Sports Club, Mr. Seyi
Adefarati who spoke on behalf of the Club, described last weekend’s victory in
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as a sign of better things to come. While commending
the dexterity and the winning mentality displayed by the team, Adefarati
particularly eulogised the team captain, Mikel Obi, who scored the second goal,
describing him as a player of unrivalled quality.
"The victory of last Saturday was refreshing, I am proud of
the team and we look forward to more successes in the race towards Russia 2018
World Cup, the Federal and State governments should not leave any stone
unturned in our quest to be at the World Cup in Russia", he stated.
"The victory means that Nigeria retains top spot in Group B
having amassed maximum points from their first two games. As lovers of sports,
It is a situation that we all at El Marino Sports Club are proud of", he said.
Adefarati, who recently emerged the El Marino team manager
is also a member of the National Football Supporters Club. Other elected
members of the new executive committee of the club include Adelokun Lawal
(Secretary General), Igho Obajuwana (Financial Secretary), Uchech iOkere
(Provost), Benjamin Ogbekhilu (Welfare Officer), Chris Anazia (Team Captain)
and Edirin Yugbovre (Auditor)
On his new position, Adefarati promised to provide the
desired leadership, which will help realise the objectives of the club. He said
his vision is to make El Marino the number one sports club in the country and
believe this can be achieved with the support of the executive members.
El Marino Sports Club is a non-religious, multicultural and
non-governmental club, whose aim is to promote physical development of members
through sporting activities.
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