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NFF Boss Gusau Commends Sunday Dare, Victor Osimhen On National Awards

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President of Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau and the General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi have congratulated the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for bagging Nation Awards.

Dare was conferred with the national award of the prestigious Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), while Osimhen was conferred with the National Award of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR.

Dare’s name topped the list of those conferred with the CON award, and which was released on Sunday.

“The National Award of CON conferred on Chief Sunday Dare by Mr. President goes a long way to underscore the character, diligence, competence and drive that the man brought to the job. Chief Dare worked assiduously to reposition Nigeria sports generally and posterity will be kind to him.”

On his part, NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi celebrated the award of CON on the Sports Minister and stated that the strong mentality and passion that Chief Dare brought to the office remains ineffable.

“He has been a class act. We celebrate him for the award and we pray that he will continue to soar even higher in his future endeavours.”

Osimhen’s name appeared on number 23 of those conferred with MFR as the list was released on Sunday.

“The football industry has been given ample recognition this time and we commend our father, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR for this. The award to Osimhen means that even as a football player, you can be honoured by your country for exceptional service and also for the way you represent the country abroad.

“We are proud of Osimhen and what he has done and continues to do with Napoli SC in Italy and for the Super Eagles.”

Dr. Sanusi added: “Ever since he won the FIFA U17 World Cup as record goalscorer, Osimhen has continued to rise in leaps and bounds through hard work, dedication and discipline. We believe this award will spur him to do even more for the Super Eagles and to continue to be a good ambassador of Nigeria Football internationally.”

Osimhen has been the star-man for Napoli SC of Italy as the team won its first Italia Serie A title in 33 years a few weeks ago, and only on Sunday scored his 25th league goal of the season for the club.

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