FIFA welcome Flying Eagles to New Zealand Friday

World football governing body FIFA will officially welcome the Nigeria delegation led by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) executive committee member Ahmed Yusuf ‘Fresh’ on Friday. 'Fresh' is also vice-chairman of the NFF technical sub-committee.

The reception will be at 10am local time and during which the Flying Eagles players and officials will be put through what is expected of them on and off the pitch at the U-20 World Cup in New Zealand.

NFF GS, Dr. Sanusi, addressing the players in Nurnberg, Germany

The 21 players on the final squad will each receive a token $100 from FIFA. The rendezvous will be at the team’s Quality Hotel Plymouth International.

The Flying Eagles will after the orientation programme set out for training by 1pm.