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2018 World Cup Qualifier: Fashola to represent Buhari in Uyo

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, will represent President
Muhammadu Buhari, at Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Zambia in Uyo.

Thenff reports on Friday that Fashola will fly into the Akwa Ibom State capital on Saturday.

The NFF top officials have also confirmed that President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator
Bukola Saraki, Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung and the Chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Sports, Senator Obinna Ogba and Hon. Goni Bukar Lawan will also be at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

Host Governor, Udom Emmanuel and members of the Akwa Ibom State cabinet, NOC President
Habu Gumel and Members of the NFF Executive Committee and Management will also be present.

A win for Nigeria will land the Super Eagles in Russia with a game to spare.

This post was last modified on November 30, 2018 1:59 pm

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