Niger Flag Displayed Instead of Nigerian Flag during World Cup Opening Ceremony

Date: 13-06-2014 4:21 pm (9 years ago) | Author: Bayo Nelson
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- at 13-06-2014 04:21 PM (9 years ago)
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Oops!

A major faux pas occurred at the world cup opening ceremony, which took place yesterday. When Nigeria was called, Niger’s flag was displayed.

Some viewers commented on the incident via twitter:
The Nigeria Football Federation says it bears no grudge against FIFA or the 2014 World Cup Local Organising Committee for the error.

If they called Nigeria and they raised Niger’s flag, it’s not a matter I can address from here. People that were there saw it and I know they will talk to FIFA about it. LOC and FIFA made an honest mistake.

I know they (FIFA and the 2014 World Cup LOC) will apologise for their mistakes and that should be the end of the matter,” said Musa Amadu, Secretary-General of the NFF.


Posted: at 13-06-2014 04:21 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- christianity at 13-06-2014 04:35 PM (9 years ago)
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Meaning dat they have forgotten dat the colour of the zoo is always  green.dem try,even some of the leaders dont even know the flag colour of dat geographical expresion.
Posted: at 13-06-2014 04:35 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- osarobo62 at 13-06-2014 04:39 PM (9 years ago)
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it reflects that boko haram from Niger have overrun Nigeria.
Posted: at 13-06-2014 04:39 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- beneno at 13-06-2014 04:41 PM (9 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes
Posted: at 13-06-2014 04:41 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- beneno at 13-06-2014 04:43 PM (9 years ago)
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make super eagles play well win the cup ni matter no be flag  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes
Posted: at 13-06-2014 04:43 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- sucre4u at 13-06-2014 04:48 PM (9 years ago)
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Hmmm na wa o, hw can african gaint n most populous country b mistaken 4 niger? Anyway hope dat dos nt bring us bad luck!
Posted: at 13-06-2014 04:48 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- osamabinladin at 13-06-2014 04:53 PM (9 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes
Posted: at 13-06-2014 04:53 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- dareper at 13-06-2014 04:53 PM (9 years ago)
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It mean the name "nigeria" has expired. And the whole world know it plus fifa. Up biafra!!!
Posted: at 13-06-2014 04:53 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- angesco at 13-06-2014 05:02 PM (9 years ago)
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Mistakes can be made  anywhere.

However it is painful that because both country's have a similar spelling we got mixed up!

It is also laughable that the green- white-green flag of the GIANT OF AGRICA is not recognised as belonging to NIGERIA.

This also shows us that FIFA has not got much faith that we will do well.

Well it is now up to the GREEN EAGLES to show the world the green-white'green flag belongs to NIGERIA by WINNING the 2014 WORLD CUP!
Posted: at 13-06-2014 05:02 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- cocoeni at 13-06-2014 05:31 PM (9 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 13-06-2014 05:31 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- gmarley at 13-06-2014 06:04 PM (9 years ago)
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craps
Posted: at 13-06-2014 06:04 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- okuboye at 13-06-2014 06:04 PM (9 years ago)
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Ω̴̴̩̩̩̥̩a̶̲̥̅̊ dat one be your problem
Posted: at 13-06-2014 06:04 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- dafemoclassi at 13-06-2014 06:11 PM (9 years ago)
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*** MEANS...ENOUGH IS OUR OLD FASHION FLAG- GREEN WHITE GREEN- MAYBE THIS IS A SIGN OF  BETTER CHANGE...POSSIBLY WITH EFFECT FROM OCTOBER 1ST 2014.,.... FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD CHANGE THIS OLD FASHION FLAG...TO A UNIQUE SYMBOL WHICH CAN BRING FORTUNE TO THE NATION...WE ARE TIRED OF CORRUPTION, VIOLENCE , BLOODSHED, RITUALISM , TERRORISM,   QUICK MONEY SYNDROME, INSECURITY...ETC***
Posted: at 13-06-2014 06:11 PM (9 years ago) | Newbie
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- nnamdidominic at 13-06-2014 06:26 PM (9 years ago)
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that's to show you that the zoo called Nigeria has Expired
Posted: at 13-06-2014 06:26 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- nnamdidominic at 13-06-2014 06:32 PM (9 years ago)
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that's to show you that the zoo called Nigeria has Expired
Posted: at 13-06-2014 06:32 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- nnamdidominic at 13-06-2014 06:34 PM (9 years ago)
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that's to show you that the zoo called Nigeria has Expired
Posted: at 13-06-2014 06:34 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- HOPEA23 at 13-06-2014 07:18 PM (9 years ago)
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For the people calling nigeria zoo..una don crazy...no respect again abi...e nor matter whether the country bad but u still have to respect it....follow this example, Muslim bad but the people still respect their religion no mattet how bad it is...

Anyway, mistake can be make at anything time day or whatever. .but that doesn't mean they shouldn't beg for forgiveness tho ...the main case now is for nigeria to win bring the cup home...

Posted: at 13-06-2014 07:18 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- dickman2 at 13-06-2014 07:35 PM (9 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 13-06-2014 07:35 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- kenosas at 13-06-2014 07:50 PM (9 years ago)
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Quote from: beneno on 13-06-2014 04:43 PM
make super eagles play well win the cup ni matter no be flag  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes

no guy,this is were negligence start from,a flag of a nation symbolize vital role to a nation,they ve to address this issue very well even b4 niaja 1st leg,we are the green white green.
Posted: at 13-06-2014 07:50 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- raybenzino at 13-06-2014 09:01 PM (9 years ago)
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Too bad
Posted: at 13-06-2014 09:01 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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