By Akeem Lawal
THE Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon,
Ambassador Lawal Gashagar has commended the management of Plateau United Football
Club of Jos for doing the nation proud by qualifying for the second round of
the CAF Champions League.
Ambassador Gashagar made the commendation at an elaborate
dinner organised in honour of the victorious team held at the Nigeria embassy
in Yaounde.
The Nigerian envoy, who expressed delight with the
performance of the team, challenged them to continue with the feat as they
confront Etoile Du Sahel of Tunisia in the second of the competition.
General Manager of the club, Pius Henwan who was elated
with the rare honour done to the team and the people of plateau stated assured
the Ambassador that the team will continue to do its best as they progressed in
the competition.
Henwan appreciated the Embassy for the cooperation and
support rendered the team describing it as one of the motivating factor that
gingered towards victory.
Captain of the team, Golbe Elisha who responded on behalf
of the players thanked Ambassador Gashagar for the suptious dinner and promised
that they will be good ambassador of the state and Nigeria.
It will be recalled that Plateau United defeated Eding
Sports of Cameroon 1-0 in Yaounde to qualify 4-0 on aggregate as they face
Tunisian giants Etoile Du Sahel in a fortnight.
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