[dehai-news] Shabait.com: President Isaias Encourages Eritrean National Soccer Team


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From: Berhane Habtemariam (Berhane.Habtemariam@gmx.de)
Date: Sun Aug 29 2010 - 16:08:37 EDT


President Isaias Encourages Eritrean National Soccer Team

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U-20 Soccer Team 2010

Asmara, 29 August 2010 - President Isaias Afwerki commended and encouraged
the Eritrean national soccer team, winner of the silver medal in the 5th
Central and East Africa CECAFA- Under 20 Cup for demonstrating an excellent
performance.

 
According to Maj. General Romodan Osman Awliyai, the Eritrean Sports
Commissioner, the President followed the commendable performance of the
Eritrean national team, and awarded each player as well as the coaches
50,000 Nakfa as encouragement and called on them to work hard for more
gratifying outcome.

Moreover, the Administration of the Central Region hosted a banquet in honor
of the participants of the 5th CECAFA Under 20 cup yesterday.

Maj. General Romodan stated that the hosting of the CECAFA Under 20
tournament in such a colorful manner was made possible through the joint
efforts of the government, people and other partners. He also highlighted
the paramount role of CECAFA 2010 in fostering friendship and development as
its theme indicates among the peoples of Central and East Africa.

The Secretary of CECAFA, Mr. Nicolas Musonge, on his part said that he would
indicate to the Federation of African Football that Eritrea can indeed host
African Cup games without any difficulty. He went on to commend the generous
hospitality of the people of Eritrea.

 
It is to be noted that National teams of Eritrea, Tanzania, Sudan, Kenya,
Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, and Zanzibar, as well as an invited national team,
Yemen, had participated in the 5th CECAFA Under 20 Cup which was conducted
from 14 to 28 August, 2010.

 


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