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Super Eagles of Nigeria have landed in Ndola ahead of the2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zambia on Sunday October 9, 2016.Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung led the way, as seen in the photos.
Nigeria’s Youth and Sports Minister, Barrister SolomonDalung led the delegation, which included NFF President Amaju Pinnick, NFF vicepresidents Seyi Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko, some Members of the NationalAssembly, some Members of the NFF Executive Committee, some Members of NFFManagement led by Deputy General Secretary Emmanuel Ikpeme, few NFF Staff, someofficials of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, some directors of the LeagueManagement Company, a number of stakeholders and representatives of the media.
The 148 –seater Arik Air Boeing 737-800 aircraft toucheddown at the Simon Kawewe International Airport, Ndola at 12.07pmZambiatime (11.07am Nigeria time), after a 4-hour-and-20-minute flight fromAbuja.
Officials of the High Commission of Nigeria in Zambia andofficials from the Football Association of Zambia welcomed the delegation, witha dozen Nigerian youth waving a big banner and miniature Nigerian flags. Thebanner read: Welcome to Zambia. Super Eagles of Nigeria. Go Super Eagles Go.
Also on ground were NFF Director of Competitions BolaOyeyode and Head of Protocol Tunde Aderibigbe who had left Nigeriaon Thursday asadvance party of the Nigeria contingent.
FAZ officias hinted that football –loving PresidentEdgar Chagwa Lungu is expected to be special guest of honour atSunday’s match.
The Super Eagles, who are staying at the Protea HotelMarriott, which is adjacent to the match venue – Levy Nwanawasa Stadium – arescheduled to have the official training at 4.30pm.
Sunday’s encounter, the first FIFA World Cup qualifyingmatch at senior level between both countries, will kick off at 2.30pmZambiatime (1.30pm Nigeria time).
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