The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it is disappointed that some officials and six players from the domestic league have still not been issued entry visas to Belgium ahead of the Super Eagles friendly against DR Congo.
NFF technical committee chairman Felix Anyansi-Agwu said the association are shocked by the lack of co-operation from the Belgian embassy in Nigeria.
“We are shocked beyond words at the attitude of the Embassy of Belgium in Nigeria. This action is a strange one in international sports. Football preaches and spreads peace and love, but we are taken aback at the attitude of the Belgian embassy in Nigeria,” Anyansi said
Anyansi-Agwu lamented the action that threatens Nigeria’s preparation for the two matches, describing it as unacceptable.
“This attitude of the Embassy of Belgium in Nigeria is not known to international sports. Our team’s preparedness for the only preparatory games ahead of the beginning of FIFA World Cup qualifiers has been unduly hampered. The team’s medical crew and other critical backroom staff are held back in Nigeria.
“This action is not just against a Football Federation; it is against an entire nation.”
