The
Nigeria Community resident in Japan have been commended for their
massive support towards its U-20 Women National Team taking part in the
FIFA U-20 Women National Team.
Federation of International Football (FIFA) through one of its Editors, Eloi Silverira expressed delight at the way the Supporters Club dominated the Komaba Stadium in Japan.
"They kept singing a particular traditional song which l have heard several times any time l watch a Nigeria team. I actually thought they flew in from Nigeria only to be told that they are based here.
"That's very encouraging and thoughtful of them. I am sure that in the next game we would expect more Nigerians in the stands following the outcome of today's (Sunday) match," he added.
The turn-out also excited the Nigeria team.
A total of 2,511 spectators watched the match that produced two cautions against Korea's Jang Selgi in the 10th minute and Kim Jihye in the 87th minute.
Nigeria defeated Korea Republic 2-0 and face Brazil on Wednesday in their next group match.
Federation of International Football (FIFA) through one of its Editors, Eloi Silverira expressed delight at the way the Supporters Club dominated the Komaba Stadium in Japan.
"They kept singing a particular traditional song which l have heard several times any time l watch a Nigeria team. I actually thought they flew in from Nigeria only to be told that they are based here.
"That's very encouraging and thoughtful of them. I am sure that in the next game we would expect more Nigerians in the stands following the outcome of today's (Sunday) match," he added.
The turn-out also excited the Nigeria team.
A total of 2,511 spectators watched the match that produced two cautions against Korea's Jang Selgi in the 10th minute and Kim Jihye in the 87th minute.
Nigeria defeated Korea Republic 2-0 and face Brazil on Wednesday in their next group match.
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