Make Nigeria Proud In Rio, Saraki Urges Team Nigeria

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Nation Sports Nigeria's Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has urged that Nigerian delegation to the 2016 Rio Olympics to make the country proud by winning medals during the games billed to start on Friday.

 The Senate President, on Wednesday, charged the executive members of Football Club Owners Association of Nigeria in the National Assembly.

While Mr Saraki advised the delegation to observe the rules of the games, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Obinna Ogba, also lamented the poor preparation of the team, saying that only prayers can help the contingent to shine. Mr Saraki, according to a statement by his chief press secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja said: "I want to wish Team Nigeria going for the Rio Olympics all the best. It is something they have prepared and worked hard for in the last four years.

 "They are representing Nigeria, so they should do their best to keep the flag flying and come back with a lot of gold, silver and bronze medals.

Most importantly, they should ensure that the image of the country is sustained. Let them give their best and be great ambassadors of this country.

 I wish them all the best," he said. Responding, the Football Club Owners Association of Nigeria said their visit to the Senate President was informed by the need to seek a legal framework for the enhancement of football in Nigeria.

Chairman of the Delegation, Isaac Danlami, however, commended the Senate President for his vision and support for the development of football in Nigeria. The Association named the Senate President its patron.