THE Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has written a letter of commendation to the local organising committee of the 29th Africa Cup of Nations praising Lawrence "Sister Monica" Qupe for his role as the Super Eagles' team liaison officer earlier this year.
NFF general secretary Musa Amadu expressed their appreciation for the role Qupe (formerly Siyangaphi) played in ensuring the team's successful run in the continental tournament, which they won in South Africa in February.
"Mr Qupe worked very hard, diligently and thoroughly in his position as team liaison officer of the Nigerian team, and was never found wanting throughout his assignment as the tournament lasted," the letter reads.
"He fully cut a picture of dedication, responsibility and responsiveness, and his overall output no doubt contributed to the Super Eagles emerging champions of the competition.
"Players and officials of the Super Eagles continue to recall with fond memories, Lawrence Qupe's magnificent sense of duty and good carriage, and his several interventions to smoothen movement, training and general well-being of the Nigerian team at the championship. We thank him specially for his efforts and please accept the expression of our highest sporting regards."
The soft-spoken Qupe said: "I am very humbled by this gesture. I was doing what the LOC had expected of us as team liaison officers and am glad the NFF was happy with my contribution."
Spokesman for the SA Masters and Legends, Jacob "Bhudda" Mathathe, yesterday said: "This just goes to show the capabilities of our former professional players once afforded the opportunities. Sister Monica represented us very, very well indeed and he is a champion himself, just like the Super Eagles."
Super Eagles praise Qupe
THE Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has written a letter of commendation to the local organising committee of the 29th Africa Cup of Nations praising Lawrence "Sister Monica" Qupe for his role as the Super Eagles' team liaison officer earlier this year.
NFF general secretary Musa Amadu expressed their appreciation for the role Qupe (formerly Siyangaphi) played in ensuring the team's successful run in the continental tournament, which they won in South Africa in February.
"Mr Qupe worked very hard, diligently and thoroughly in his position as team liaison officer of the Nigerian team, and was never found wanting throughout his assignment as the tournament lasted," the letter reads.
"He fully cut a picture of dedication, responsibility and responsiveness, and his overall output no doubt contributed to the Super Eagles emerging champions of the competition.
"Players and officials of the Super Eagles continue to recall with fond memories, Lawrence Qupe's magnificent sense of duty and good carriage, and his several interventions to smoothen movement, training and general well-being of the Nigerian team at the championship. We thank him specially for his efforts and please accept the expression of our highest sporting regards."
The soft-spoken Qupe said: "I am very humbled by this gesture. I was doing what the LOC had expected of us as team liaison officers and am glad the NFF was happy with my contribution."
Spokesman for the SA Masters and Legends, Jacob "Bhudda" Mathathe, yesterday said: "This just goes to show the capabilities of our former professional players once afforded the opportunities. Sister Monica represented us very, very well indeed and he is a champion himself, just like the Super Eagles."
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