The interim president of FIFA, Issa Hayatou has congratulated
Enyimba Football Club of Aba for winning the Nigerian Professional
Football League for a record seventh time.
In a letter to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Hayatou acknowledged Enyimba’s contribution to world football.
“It gives me great pleasure to send my heartfelt congratulations
to Enyimba and their indomitable team on this
great achievement.”
“This title is the result of the determination of everyone
involved and my congratulations go to the players, the coach, the entire
technical and medical staff, and the fans.
“On behalf of the entire football family, I would like to thank
Enyimba for helping to spread the positive message of football,” the letter reads.
In his reaction, Enyimba chairman Felix Anyansi Agwu applauded the
football governing body and promised that the 2014/2015 Glo Premier
League champions will continue to pursue the values of fair play and
sportsmanship.
The feat will enable Enyimba represent Nigeria in next year’s CAF Champions League.
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