The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Solomon Dalung said on Friday in Abuja that President Muhammadu Buhari will receive the victorious Golden Eaglets on January 21.
Dalung also said that other individuals and teams that won laurels in 2015 will also be part of the reception.
His words:
“Jan. 21, 2016 has been approved by President Muhammadu Buhari as a day for the reward of all those who have made us proud in sports.
“Indeed, the Federal Government has approved a comprehensive package for all the athletes and this is not limited to only football but to even scrabble, basketball and all other athletes that made the country proud.
“The recommendation is subject to the approval of the President and since it is a package, it cannot be unveiled until that day."
It would be recalled that the Golden Eaglets had on Sunday November 8 , 2015 in Chile defeated Mali 2-0 in the final to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup for a record fifth time.
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