FIFA World Cup: Brazilians Adopt Eagles as their Second Team, Demand Nigeria Flags

The Brazilians in the city of Porto Alegre have adopted Nigeria as their team and requested for flags and memorabilia during games. Salau Bello, an official of the Nigeria Consulate in Brazil, who is the embassy liaison for the Super Eagles for the World Cup, says the city will back Nigeria to the hilt.

"Porto Alegre have adopted Nigeria as their second team and they have told us to bring a lot of Nigeria flags and jerseys so that they can show their support properly," Bello told KickOffNigeria.com.

Bello also said the Super Eagles will not lack support from their compatriots in Brazil "We have about 5000 Nigerians in all of Brazil. About 3000 of those are in São Paulo alone, and as I speak to you, about 1000 have already been mobilized to travel to the venues to support the team.

"As the tournament gets closer, I am sure we will see a lot more."

The Super Eagles leave for Brazil on June 11 from the USA, and Bello says they can expect a very Nigerian welcome.

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