LONDON – By Omobolaji Oyegunle The president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick has assured that the federation will do everything humanly possible to ensure that Nigeria qualify for 2018 World Cup final in Russia.
Pinnick, who spoke in London on Saturday, also expressed displeasure over the exit of both the Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets from international competitions.
He stressed that the most important assignment for his board now is how to qualify the country for Russia 2018 World Cup.
He said, ”You are also aware that the country’s facing financial difficulties and it is affecting us but we will try our best to see that the country’s flag is hoisted in Russia,” he assured.
The NFF president then praised Nigerian players playing in Europe especially those plying their skills in England for being the best among their peers.
”Am really happy for our players playing in Europe especially in England here.
“They are adjudged the best and the youngest in the world performing at their respective clubsides, coupled with the foreign we have, and if they would play the way they are at the moment, success is ours,” Pinnick said.
