The Prime Minister of Biafra Government in Exile, Simon Ekpa, said the Biafra Under-19 Team featuring in a European football tournament signifies international recognition of Biafra independence.

Ekpa made this known in a statement on his official X handle on Saturday.

He noted that the development is an indication that Biafra has come to stay among the community of nations.

According to him, the Biafra team will be playing against SL Benfica, the UEFA Youth Championships winner, in the Algarva football tournament in Portugal on Saturday.

He said that the Biafran team will play all opponents to prove to the world and the Nigerian government that Biafrans are indomitable and now have all government institutions functioning, including the Ministry of Sports.

“It is gratifying to see that Biafra has come to stay.With the Biafra Under-19 team featuring in the Algarva Elite Football Tournament in Portugal, which commenced on November 14 and is expected to end on November 18, 2024.

“Biafra has succeeded. We will defeat all our opponents in the tournament to prove to the world and the Nigerian government that Biafrans are indomitable,” he said.

Recall that months ago, Ekpa announced the Biafra independence would be declared on December 2, 2024.

Ekpa said the creation of a national football team represents a significant move in the push for international recognition of Biafra as a separate entity.