Super Eagles’ chief coach, Stephen Keshi was full of praises to the Chairman of Globacom, Dr Mike Adenuga Jr, for redeeming the promise of two brand new cars after he led Nigeria to win the 2013 African Cup of Nations in February.
Keshi was handed over the keys latest Range Rover Sports and Toyota Camry saloon car in Lagos yesterday by Globacom’s Group Chief Operating Officer, COO Mr. Mohamed Jameel.
The former Nigerian international hanked Dr. Adenuga for his numerous supports for the national teams and prayed for continuous success for Globacom. He said that the kind gestures would spur them to achieve more laurels for the country.
“I am short of words. I thank Dr Adenuga for these gifts. I cannot give him dollars, but I can only offer prayers. May God continue to give him good health, long life and prosperity. I also thank my Assistants : Sylvanus Okpala, Daniel Amokachie and Ike Shorunmu who made the victory happen by doing the graphics. I am only their spokesman,” said Keshi.
Eagles’ coach also thanked the President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Aminu Maigari for taking the risk to believe in him to handle the Eagles when majority preferred a foreign coach.
He commended the media for their robust support and pleaded for more understanding and collective action on how to sustain the AFCON victory and win more laurels for the country.
While presenting the car keys to Keshi, Globacom’s COO observed that Keshi, with the AFCON victory in South Africa, symbolised the new philosophy of Globacom, Unlimited.
“The victory of the Coach Stephen Keshi tutored team underscores the ability of human beings to triumph over odds,” said Jameel.
He noted that Eagles’ victory at the last Nations Cup was won by a dint of hardwork, determination and can-do spirit.
He enjoined Keshi to continue to strive for excellence as he prepares the Nigerian senior team for future competitions like the FIFA Confederation Cup and the qualification for 2014 World Cup.
He enjoined Keshi to continue to strive for excellence as he prepares the Nigerian senior team for future competitions like the FIFA Confederation Cup and the qualification for 2014 World Cup.
“By rewarding Keshi, Dr. Adenuga has passed a strong message to Nigerians that they would be rewarded and honoured if they selflessly undertake any national assignment they were entrusted with and excel,” said Jameel.
He promised that Globacom would continue to support the nation’s football teams through thick and thin as it had done over the years.
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