Dalung told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Correspondent in New York, that the Federal Government had mobilised for the football tournament holding from Jun. The 2018 FIFA World Cup would be the 21st FIFA World Cup, a quadrennial international football tournament contested by the men’s national teams of the member associations of FIFA. “Our team would have their camping allowances even paid upfront so that we eliminate the crisis of allowances in camps. Super Eagles celebrate their victory over Zambia to qualify for Russia 2018 Nigeria qualified for 2018 soccer World Cup after the Super Eagles beat Zambia 1-0 at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium in Uyo in October 2017. A 73rd minute goal from Alex Iwobi ensured that the Super Eagles became the first African country to qualify for the 2018 World Cup and would be at their record sixth appearance.

Source: The Guardian February 03, 2018 10:41 UTC