March 29, 2022

From the streets, offices and pubs, Nigerians are demanding outright victory against Black Stars of Ghana from the Super Eagles.

“Nothing short of victory after 90 minutes which guarantees us qualification for the 2022 World Cup is acceptable from our Super Eagles,” was the verdict from a cross section of Nigerians interviewed.

While some bemoaned the ill-treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Ghana during the first leg in Kumasi, they urged supporters at the stadium not to be hostile to Ghanaians, but support the Super Eagles to win the match within regulation time.

Ghanaians were hostile to Nigerians in Kumasi including blocking and hitting on their bus on their way to the stadium. They also ensured that the Nigerian contingent

Meanwhile, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed its staff to close work at noon on Tuesday, March 29, to enable them to support the Super Eagles in their match against the Black Stars of Ghana.

This is contained in a circular signed by the FCTA Director, Human Resource Management, Malam Muhammad Bashir, on Monday in Abuja.

The circular read in parts: “Arising from the need to extend overwhelming support and solidarity to the Nigeria National Football Team (Super Eagles) … I am directed to convey approval for early closure of work on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

“For emphasis, all offices across the Secretariats, Departments and Agencies of the FCT Administration are to be closed for work by 12pm being Tuesday, March 29, 2022 to enable staff proceed to National Stadium and watch the scheduled football match which will kick-off at 4:00pm.”

The circular, however, said that services would still be rendered by officers attached to the offices of the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu and the Permanent Secretary, Mr Olusade Adesola.