The Federation of International
Football Association (FIFA) has sent a letter of
invitation to Golden Eaglets striker Kelechi
Iheanacho and goalkeeper Dele Alampasu for
the 2013 Ballon d'Or in Zurich.
FIFA noted that the duo who emerged on top
of the honours' rack at the just concluded FIFA
U-17 World Cup in the UAE have been chosen
to be part of the select crowd that would
witness the gala after for winning the Adidas
Golden Ball Award and Golden Gloves Award
on the wings of Nigeria's record fourth World
Cup trophy.
"On behalf of FIFA, I would like to congratulate
you once again on winning the Adidas Golden
Ball Award (Iheanacho); Golden Gloves
(Alampasu) at this year's FIFA's U-17 World
Cup in the United Arab Emirates," wrote
Sandra Marfurt, Head of Special Events and
Guest Management in a statement.
“We would like to end this successful year
with you and your companion as our guests of
honour at the annual FIFA Ballon d'Or gala at
the Zurich. Kongresshaus on Monday, 13
January 2014."

Good for dem