The FIFA World Cup trophy has arrived Nigeria. The trophy is presently on a tour of 91 cities in 51 countries across six continents before the finals.

The trophy was welcomed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport aboard a chartered flight at 11am today.



The prestigious trophy was received by the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung; the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola; President of The Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick; NFF Vice Presidents Seyi Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko and; NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi.

From the airport, the trophy made it’s way to the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja for a press conference, accompanied by some officials of Coca-cola and Nigerian Bottling Company.

It’s the third time the trophy would be visiting Nigeria and it’s fourth Global Tour.

Source: journalng.com

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