The Nigeria Football Federation and the Government of Maryland have agreed to foster a relationship on a number of programmes designed to enhance the development of football in Nigeria and the State of Maryland. Baltimore, the largest city in the State of Maryland, is a candidate for hosting of matches of the 48-team 2026 World Cup finals, which has already been awarded to the triumvirate of USA, Mexico and Canada. Pinnick said he was enthusiastic about the agreement and wished Baltimore good luck in its desire to be a Host City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. The meeting came three days before the Eagles clash versus Mexico in a friendly in the State of California. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.

Source: Punch July 02, 2021 01:07 UTC