President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday showed his full commitment at ensuring that the Super Eagles of Nigeria pick one of the African tickets for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil as he gave approval for 200 Nigerian fans to cheer the Super Eagles to victory in Ethiopia on Sunday.
Ethiopia host Nigeria in a 2014 World Cup playoff first leg on Sunday in Addis Ababa.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Gbenga Elegbeleye, disclosed this presidential gesture.
“I can confirm to you that President Goodluck Jonathan has graciously approved that 200 Nigeria supporters be airlifted to go cheer the Super Eagles to victory in Addis Ababa this weekend.”
“The Presidential gesture is a signal of the importance Mr. President places on the World Cup qualifier. And even though some would say it’s not a do or die affair, with this gesture from Mr President we must get a result for our country.
“We have confidence in the ability of the Eagles. We know it would not be an easy game, but we must grind out a result in Addis Ababa and then finish the game in Calabar because we need to be at the World Cup as African champions.”
The supporters have been scheduled to depart for Ethiopia on Saturday.
