It was party time at the PPL stadium in Philadelphia, USA after the goalless draw against Greece in a ‘Road To Brazil’ friendly as Nigerians in the United States under the aegis ‘Ikemba Organisation USA’ rolled out the drums for the national team; Super Eagles.
Nigerians in their hundreds turned out to party with the national team and wishing the team the best of luck when they go to Brazil for the World Cup.
The occasion was attended by the Deputy Consul General of the Nigerian Embassy in New York, UJ Inyang. Who praised the Eagles for swift qualification for the World Cup and says with the caliber of players he saw in the friendly against Greece, the team will excel in Brazil.
The leader of the group, Okechukwu Onyeizu, said they organisation was motivated to organize the event because of the heroics of the national team in recent times. He said he was sure that the national team will make a statement in Brazil during the World Cup and called for support from all Nigerians all over the world.
After receiving a trophy from the team, Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi called up skipper Joseph Yobo to address the gathering.
Addressing the audience, Yobo, said he was delighted to be part of the current all-conquering Super Eagles, which he attributed to the support the team has received from the Alhaji Aminu Maigari led Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
“The assurance I want to give is that me and my teammates will not disappoint come Brazil 2014”, he said amidst thunderous ovation. The event was packaged by Mr Innocent Onwubiko for Ikemba USA.
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