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Motsepe arrived in the country on Monday as concerns rise over health protocols and the impact on the image of the African game were there to be a mass outbreak of Covid-19 virus infections during the tournament, plus growing concerns over the preparedness of the host country, saw the CAF executive committee meet on Sunday to consider a proposal to cancel or postpone the event.

“This past year, which has presented us with many challenges, has nevertheless shown and highlighted the exemplary unity and solidarity of the football world, and I can only reiterate my sincere thanks to you for your efforts, work and contribution within the FIFA Council,” Infantino wrote in a letter personally signed by him to a fellow Member of the FIFA Council.

While receiving the FIFA delegation led by its president, Gianni Infantino, and the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, at the State House, President Buhari called on the top echelon of football’s world governing body to see Nigeria as one of its greatest assets when it comes to the development of football.

Apart from FIFA boss, Gianni Infantino and CAF supremo, Patrice Motsepe, today’s opening glamour will be witnessed by Governor Sanwo-Olu, Mrs Sanwo-Olu, Sports Minister Sunday Dare, NFF President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, members of the diplomatic corps, top officials of the Lagos State government, board members of the NFF, captains of industry and leading stakeholders of the game in Nigeria.