There was a carnival like atmosphere at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, yesterday evening as cultural dance troupes welcomed the Nigeria U-17 team, Golden Eaglets, to the city where they will start the defence of their FIFA U-17 World Cup title on Saturday.

The health condition of football players across the globe has received the attention of the World football governing body, FIFA.
FIFA recently held a 2-day medical conference to promote the health of players in Zurich.

Honduras’ leader of delegation to Nigeria 2009 FIFA Under-17 World Cup declared on arrival that his boys will not be weeping boys of group A

In preparation for the Nigeria 2009 FIFA Under-17 World Cup competition which comes up from October 24 to November 15, 2009, the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) in the pursuit of its mandate to boost power supply towards attaining 6000MW by December, 2009 will make concerted efforts to minimize power interruptions during the competition.

Globacom Limited, the Official National Supporter and Telecommunications Provider to the FIFA U-17 World Cup, has said seamless and hitch-free telecommunications services will be available to members of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and FIFA officials during the tournament.