Nigerians and other soccer fans who will be heading to Russia to enjoy the 2018 World cup will not have any problems
procuring visas. This follows the signing into law a visa-free system specifically for the world cup by the Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The bill stipulates that "fan-ID" holders will be allowed to enter the world’s largest nation without having a Russian visa and stay for the duration of the tournament as well as for a period of 10 days before and after. Signing the said bill however does not mean that it would be an all comers affair as the said fans will however be expected to present valid passport, ticket for a match or document verifying the purchase of a ticket
The draft law was passed last month by both houses of the Russian Parliament - the State Duma and the Federation Council.
Although Nigeria Football Federation are yet to appoint a coach to tinker Super Eagles to shape in their quest to get a ticket for Russia 2018, soccer loving fans in the country are praying and hoping that the would- be coach is able to rise above Algeria, Zambia and Cameroon to earn the needed ticket.
The Glass House is expected to announce a short list of applicants for the job on Friday. Caretaker coach Salisu Yusuf who is one of the applicants has already told the Amaju Pinnic led NFF that he wants the job and will not play a second fiddle. The former Enyimba sweat merchant who has been assistant for a while believes he has what it takes to pilot the affairs of the team and is optimistic he can earn the needed ticket to Russia.
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