Nigerian President Pay out funds to transport fans for Ethiopia WCQ playoffs
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has okayed funding that will permit massive deployment of fans to cheer on Nigeria during the first leg of the World Cup qualifiers playoffs in Ethiopia on October 13.
Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi, who disclosed the news, has said that it was imperative for the Eagles to have many supporters in order to neutralize the deafening effect of Ethiopian fans.
“I am delighted to say that Mr President has given us his full support. He has approved funds for the NFA to ensure that large contingents of Nigerian fans are taken to Ethiopia for the game,” Abdullahi said.
“Everyone who witnessed Afcon 2013 knows how vociferous Ethiopian fans could be. So, we are responding appropriately to ensure that large contingents of Nigerian supporters are represented,” Abdullahi said.
Meanwhile, the president of the Nigerian Football Federation, Aminu Maigari, had said that a victory in Ethiopia will be synonymous to a qualification for the Super Eagles.
Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi, who disclosed the news, has said that it was imperative for the Eagles to have many supporters in order to neutralize the deafening effect of Ethiopian fans.
“I am delighted to say that Mr President has given us his full support. He has approved funds for the NFA to ensure that large contingents of Nigerian fans are taken to Ethiopia for the game,” Abdullahi said.
“Everyone who witnessed Afcon 2013 knows how vociferous Ethiopian fans could be. So, we are responding appropriately to ensure that large contingents of Nigerian supporters are represented,” Abdullahi said.
Meanwhile, the president of the Nigerian Football Federation, Aminu Maigari, had said that a victory in Ethiopia will be synonymous to a qualification for the Super Eagles.
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