Daily Trust (Abuja)
2 November 2009
FIFA Vice President Jack Warner yesterday revealed that the football ruling body is not happy with the poor attendance of the local fans at the FIFA U-17 World Cup venues, as well as the attitude of Nigerian fans during Nigeria's first match against Germany.
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This guy doesn`t understand. When your heart has been broken many times over, it is hard to stay unconditionally supportive. Jack Warner does not understand that Nigerians don`t mind too much if a national team is defeated in a game. We do however rate the quality of play. If a team plays very well and loses,we will support it, confident that it is capable of winning future games. However, playing badly, and conceding needlessly, in front of adoring fans, abomination!! The Super Eagles, Flying Eagles, now this? What did you expect? Kudos! to the team however, for showing that Nigerian "Never say die", resilient spirit, in its draw with Germany. I hope they draw inspiration from their counterparts, from teams past. This is what the Nigerian fan is used to. Goodluck in your quest to retain the cup.