Minister
of Sports and Youth Development Solomon Dalung has apologized to the U23
football team representing Nigeria in the 2016 Olympics and others. The apology
was for the initial delay of the football team in Atlanta, after they were
stranded before their first Rio 2016 match, due to plane issues.
Dalung
who is currently in Rio, exchanged pleasantries with players, officials and
said:
"I want to apologize for all the circumstances that led to your
late arrival here. I apologize because I am the head and as such I must take
responsibility for anything that happens under my watch.
"Nigeria's
football team in the early hours of today defeated Sweden (1-0) and qualified
for the quarterfinals of the Olympic games football event.
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