SOCCER: Nigeria’s Future In Football Is Bright – FIFA President, Infantino

Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, has said that Nigeria will become one of the top footballing nations in a few years, arguing that Nigeria’s current position in FIFA ranking, does not reflect the massive pool of talent in the country.

“I have seen that Nigerians’ passion and love for football is high, high up there and with the developmental programme the Nigerian football authorities have in place, I see Nigeria moving up to challenge the best in the world,” the FIFA boss stated

“As World Cup Under-17 defending champions, Nigeria’s future is very bright if the talents are properly monitored and managed. I see a bright future for the game in Nigeria and I also believe the managing of the game is in good hands with the present leadership of Nigerian football”, he added.

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FIFA President, Infantino To Visit Buhari On Monday

Gianni Infantino and Ms Fatma Samba Samoura, the President and Secretary General of the world football governing body, FIFA, are expected in Nigeria this weekend and will be received at the Abuja Airport by NFF president, Amaju Pinnick and members of the NFF board and management.

A welcome cocktail will be organized for Infantino at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel later in the day.

On Monday, he and Ms Samoura, will pay a courtesy call on President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. Some FA presidents from other African countries, are also scheduled to be present.

Infantino will fly back to Switzerland on Monday night, while the Secretary General will leave Nigeria on Tuesday.

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