The
Nigeria Football Federation members have heaved a big sigh of relief as the
success of the Super Eagles at the Africa Cup of Nations is opening more doors
for opportunities for the federation. The Punch has learnt on authority
that the Federal Government has, in principle, approved a special grant for the
team to prosecute the FIFA Confederations Cup holding in Brazil in June.
A
senior government official who is very familiar with the development told our
correspondent on Monday that while the federation would have to seek other ways
of funding their different international engagements through the year, there is
a strong guarantee for the FIFA event.
He
said, “The truth is that nobody really thought of winning the cup and then
playing in the Confederations Cup but then things changed with winning the
African Cup. Now, the Presidency is satisfied with the progress the team have
made over time given the low level the country had dropped to.
“As
a way of encouragement, a grant will be given to the NFF outside the original
budget submitted. It is believed that they should settle most of their
challenges as they now have a very marketable team in the Eagles as African
champions.”
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