President congratulates football team for Nehru Cup win

New Delhi, Aug 29 (UNI) President Pratibha Patil congratulated the India Football team who lifted their maiden Nehru Cup in a dramatic final beating Syria by a solitary goal here today In her message to the team, Ms Patil commended the efforts of the team members and congratulated them for winning the Cup.

Hosts India won the five-nation Nehru Cup football tournament with a 1-0 victory over favourites Syria in the final here.

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