Chairman of the committee, Philip Shaibu, made the appeal at a meeting with the two unions in Benin, Edo State.
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The Green Eagles metamorphosed into the Super Eagles in 1994.
President Buhari joins his family, team mates, teeming fans and professional colleagues in celebrating the auspicious occasion, which brings back memories of his patriotism on and off the pitch in the 70’s and 80’s, being one of the heroes of the winning squad of 1980 African Cup of Nations, and member of 1977 Africa Cup-Winners’ Cup Rangers International FC team.
Buhari recalled that as a goalkeeper for the senior national football team, Green Eagles, in his prime, Okala represented the best of Nigerian talent and dexterity.
A statement signed by the Minister said: “On behalf of the Nigerian football family, let me sincerely congratulate Emmanuel Okala as he turns 70. On this your special day, I wish you God’s guidance, protection, mercy, favour and good health, Happy birthday.”
The NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, praised the towering goaltender for his glorious service to fatherland in the round leather game, delivering his best anytime he turned out for both the Senior Men Team (then known as Green Eagles) and Rangers International FC of Enugu.
Emmanuel Okala, a former Green Eagles goalkeeper, on Tuesday in Enugu asked for prayers from Nigerians for the Super Eagles to beat Tunisia on Wednesday in Cairo.
Emmanuel Okala, a former Green Eagles Goalkeeper, has urged Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr, to select good players and make necessary substitutions in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match against South Africa.
Emmanuel Okala, a former Green Eagles Goalkeeper, has congratulated the Super Eagles for their 3 – 2 superlative win against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
Dr Eddie Mbadiwe, a popular football fan in Enugu, has urged the Super Eagles to redouble their efforts in order to defeat their age-long rivals, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
Former Green Eagles Goalkeeper, Emmanuel Okala, says he has seen a new set of Super Eagles that is hungry to make a mark in the ongoing African Cup of Nations 2019 championship, taking place in Egypt.
Emmanuel Okala, former Green Eagles Goalkeeper, on Monday urged the Super Eagles to work harder in their remaining group phase matches at the ongoing 32nd Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, especially against Guinea.
Emmanuel Okala, former Green Eagles Goalkeeper, has urged Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora to support the Super Eagles in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with fervent prayers.
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Emmanuel Okala, on Wednesday said the Super Falcons still needed to work hard in spite of their 2-0 win over South Korea.
Ikeme, who was in goal for Nigeria in most of the World Cup qualifiers, recently announced his retirement from both national and club football due to his battle with Leukemia.
The Super Eagles resurged with a brace from Ahmed Musa in the second half to beat Iceland 2-0 on Friday.
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, during a courtesy call on him by Bonfrere, said redeeming the pledge was a sign of government’s commitment to integrity.
Okala, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Enugu, said the selected as dedicated players that would do the country proud.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that goal line technology, or Goal Decision System, is a method used to determine when the ball has completely crossed the goal line.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Super Eagles were forced to a 1-1 draw with the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon on September 4 in Yaounde during the second leg of their Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier.