As the crucial World Cup first leg final qualifier between the Super Eagles and Ethiopia draws near, the Sports  Minister/Chairman of the National Sports Commission,  Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has reiterated the commission’s zeal and commitment to support the team in beating Ethiopia in in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia on October 13, 2013 .

The minister represented by the NSC’s Director of Finance and Supply, Alh. Mustapha Mohammed when the Supporters Club of the Super Eagles paid him a courtesy call in his office at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja on Thursday promised to assist with logistical support for members of the Supporters Club to come out in full force and support the team in Addis Ababa. The minister said that the Super Eagles match in Ethiopia is a national assignment and no stone will be left unturned in order to ensure the qualification of the Super Eagles.

Chairman of the Supporters Club national, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo who led the delegation to the minister expressed their relentless effort to help the Super Eagles raise the Nigerian flag at the World Cup in Brazil next year.

Dr. Ladipo noted that the National Sports Commission is their constituency hence  their visit to intimate the minister of their plea for financial support for both the Club and journalists  towards a memorable outing in Ethiopia.