The Super Eagles will from now on have a feel of Brazil 2014 as Adidas and FIFA have announced that they have completed the delivery of Brazuca Official Match Balls to all the 32 Participating Member Associations of the Mundial.
Brazuca, which was launched two weeks ago, has been delivered as early as possible to give all participating countries sufficient and equal chance to train with the ball, almost six months before the tournament kicks off on June 12, 2014.
Brazuca is Adidas’ most tested ball of all times and was developed over two and a half years, involving 600 players and 30 professional and national teams across 10 countries.
Some of the world’s top players were also involved in the process.
They included Leo Messi, Dani Alves, Iker Casillas and Steven Gerrard.
Now, all competing players taking part in the FIFA World Cup will have the chance to train with the ball well in advance of the tournament.
Brazuca was named back in September 2012, following a public vote in Brazil involving one million football fans.
The name “Brazuca” is an informal local term, which means “Brazilian”, or to describe the Brazilian way of life.
The colours and ribbon design of the ball panels symbolise the traditional multi-coloured wish bracelets worn in the country (fita do Senhor do Bonfim da Bahia), in addition to reflecting the vibrancy and fun associated with football in Brazil.
Brazuca has also already proved popular on social media as the first official FIFA World Cup match ball Twitter account, @brazuca, has amassed over 100,000 followers in its first two weeks.
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