NIGERIA ARRIVES FOR WORLD CUP

World Cup Organising Committee

The 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa (OC) would like to welcome Nigeria’s Super Eagles who arrived in the country this morning for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Nigeria to South Africa for the World Cup as the first of the African teams, besides Bafana Bafana, to arrive in the country. As giants of African football I am sure they will do the continent proud at the World Cup,” said Chief Executive Officer of the OC, Dr Danny Jordaan.

“First of all, I feel very privileged to be here and to be part of this World Cup; the first World Cup in Africa. We are looking forward to what we hope will be a good tournament. The few weeks (since I took over) have been wonderful for me – the players’ attitudes have been great. We have had great preparations,” said Nigeria’s coach, Lars Lagerback.

“We have a very tough group, the quality of the opposition is very good and what I know is that all the teams want to win, but the Super Eagles are ready to take on the world’s best. We know there are high expectations, especially from our fans. If we give our 100%, we can beat any team. I am happy with everything so far,” continued Lagerback.

Nigeria will open their campaign in Johannesburg against Argentina on 12 June before playing Greece in Mangaung/Bloemfontein on 17 June. They will then finish off their Group Matches against Korea Republic in Durban on 22 June.

* Photo: Members of the Nigerian team disembark from their aircraft
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