World Cup: Jonathan approves fund for the Super Eagles
President Goodluck Jonathan had approved funds for a large contingent of Nigerian fans to attend the qualifying match against Ethiopia. The Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, said on Friday
Nigerian Super Eagles will face Ethiopia’s Walya Antelopes in a first-leg match in the Brazil 2014 final qualification round onOctober 13, 2014.
The minister told journalists that the president expressed his readiness to support efforts to ensure a successful outing. “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”
“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.
“As Mr. President has approved financial support for this, we are doing everything possible to ensure that we come back from Ethiopia with a very good result,”
“The preparation is going on very well, I speak everyday with officials of the Football Association and everything is going on well,”
