Minister of Sports, Dr. Danagogo Urges Under 15 Boys To Roll Up Their Sleeves

Nigeria face Botswana, DR Congo and Tanzania in group A of the football event at the African Youth Games, Gaborone, 2014 which holds between May 22nd and May 31st in Botswana.<br /><br />According to fixtures released by organizers Nigeria will trade tackles with U-15 team from host Botswana on May 22nd before battling DRC and Tanzania on 25th and 27th respectively.<br /><br />Group B comprises Mali, South Africa and Swaziland, while the fourth team, Gabon has withdrawn from the event.<br /><br />The top two&nbsp; teams to emerge from the groups will proceed to the semifinals, while the final of the event will be played at the Botswana National Stadium on May 31st.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the Honorable Minister of Sports, Dr. Tammy Danagogo has assured the Nigeria U-15 National team of&nbsp; government support while also urging them to make the country proud at the games.<br /><br />&ldquo;You should redouble your effort to win gold and bring honor to the country so that I can lead you to Mr. President and you know when the president shakes your hand, other things will follow,&rdquo; Dr Danagogo told reporters.<br /><br />Recall that the Under 15 team defeated the Falcons 1 - 0 in one of their test games while they thrashed Samba Boys and AB Football Academy, Jos 7 - 0 and 9 - 0 respectively.<br />
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