The second sales phase, which started on March 12, was for 60 of the 64 matches
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But Hayatou said a last-four berth at the June 12 to July 13 event by any of Africa’s flagbearers in Brazil would be an icing on the cake
In the document the federation submitted to the House of Representatives Committee on Sports on Monday, the football federation further revealed that while Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, would get $60,000 for the first round, the three assistant coaches would rake in a total sum of $135,000
Azzez vowed he will not let the opportunity slip off his fingers.
Similarly, Cercle Brugges of Belgium midfielder, Michael Uchebo, is convinced that he has a part to play in Nigeria’s quest for glory during the mundial in Brazil
Captivated and truly bowled over by the confidence, audacious skills and firmness of the Eagles in the friendly against Mexico at the Georgian Dome, Atlanta, USA, Webb, a FIFA Vice President, left his suite and searched out the FA President of the African champions, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, in the Nigerian suite
The Minister of Sports and Chairman, National Sports Commission, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, last week confirmed the Federal Government’s approval of N1.6 billion for the Super Eagles campaign at the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup
Wednesday’s friendly is expected to be played at the Atlanta Georgia Dome, with both countries parading their potential World Cup squads for the encounter
President Goodluck Jonathan, who is looking forward to a good outing in Brazil from the senior national football team, the Super Eagles, has approved the funds, expected to be released any moment from now
The new and refreshing design is produced by adidas, the official kit supplier of Nigeria’s national teams and the leading kit manufacturers in the world
I will also say it categorically and confidently that cash or funds won’t be a problem for us this time around
Across all general public sales phases on FIFA.com, including the sale of the participating teams’ quotas, 1.5 million tickets have been allocated to supporters to date: 57 per cent to Brazilians and 43 per cent to international fans
Apart from Keshi, other officials who departed Nigeria for Brazil on Sunday night are team Administrator, Dayo Enebi Achor; team doctor, Ibrahim Gyaran; Media Officer, Ben Alaiya; Chief Security Officer, ACP Abubakar Baba; Scribe of the NFF Security Committee, Christian Emeruwa; and Chuks Alizor of the NFF Marketing Department
He was drafted in as an 89th minute substitute by Coach Stephen Keshi in the final against Burkina Faso but has not played for the Super Eagles ever since
The former Kaduna United utility player has warned on complacency, which, according to him, could cost regular players their shirts in the team since other players home and abroad are in rich form for their respective clubs
Obiekwu told the News Agency of Nigeria in Umuahia, Abia State that experienced players were needed for the Eagles to make an impact at the Mundial
Nigeria, who will open the training camp on May 25, have reached the World Cup round of 16 twice – in 1994 and 1998
The list of persons or organizations who have confirmed match tickets purchased from the NFF/PAMAS platform will be sent to Wakanow.comfor purchase of travel packages
In other draws involving other African nations, Ghana faces a tough test of going through after being drawn against Germany, Portugal and USA
Nigeria will now head into their fifth World Cup campaign looking to better their best previous finish, having twice made the round of 16, in 1994 and again in 1998, while their outings in 2002 and 2010 ended at the group stage
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