NIGERIA BATTLES IRAN IN CURITIBA

…We won’t take them lightly, vows Keshi
Nigeria and Iran go to battle in Curitiba tonight in their first match at the on-going World Cup in Brazil
The Super Eagles have taken just two points from six matches in their last two appearances at the World Cup, but have higher hope this time around after winning the Africa Cup of Nations last year.
And Coach Stephen Keshi believes getting the better of his opposite number, Carlos Queiroz, will be the biggest challenge for his side as they take on Iran.
“I think their coach is their biggest weapon, because he’s well experienced, he knows the game well,” Keshi told FIFA. com.

AFCON: JONATHAN SENDS MARK, 3 GOVS, 3 MINISTERS TO SOUTH AFRICA

President Goodluck Jonathan is sending a high-powered delegation to South Africa to boost the morale of the super eagles and cheer them to victory in their final games against Burkina Faso on sunday.

A statement issued by the special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati Friday said the delegation will be led by the President of the Senate, Senator David Mark  while  members include Governors Peter Obi of Anambra, Isa Yuguda of Bauchi  and the Minister of State (Foreign Affairs) Prof. Viola Onwuliri, the Minister of Police Affairs, Navy Capt. Caleb Olubolade and  the Minister of State (Works), Ambassador Bashir Yuguda.