#WORLD CUP: TOP TEN MOURNERS AT THE FUNERAL OF BRAZIL (PHOTOS)

 The Germany got to the finals of the World Cup at the expense of host nation Brazil is no longer news, that Brazil was humiliated on their home turf by a record breaking 7 goals to 1 is no news either. What might be news is the many tears it brought to the eyes of Brazilians. It left children consoling their 'bereaved' grandpas and papas.
Trust the social media to rub it in their face. Very Interesting hash-tags have come to light. Read some of them:
#worldCupRecord
#BrazilEmbarrassment
#GhanaIsBetterThanBrazil
#MyVoiceIsGone
#NowImCrying
#ThankGod NigeriaDidNotPlayGermany
#MakingBrazilLookLikeHighSchoolTeam

See more mourners after the cut

Flyover Collapses In Brazil World Cup Host City, Killing 2 (PHOTO)

According to a report by BBC
A flyover has collapsed onto vehicles in the Brazilian World Cup host city of Belo Horizonte, killing two people.

The concrete and steel bridge, which was under construction, fell onto traffic on a busy highway.

The front of a commuter bus was crushed along with two apparently unoccupied construction lorries. A car was also reported crushed.

NIGERIA'S NATIONAL FALG WAS REPLACED WITH THAT OF NIGER REPUBLIC AT WORLD CUP OPENING CEREMONY (PHOTO)

 Did you guys notice that during the World Cup opening ceremony the Nigerian national flag was not on display? I bet a lot of us didn't notice this but it actually happened. The organizers of the event made a notorious mistake when they confused our country's flag with Niger's.

During the opening ceremony, a giant globe in the middle of the field presented the 32 flags of the nations participating in the World Cup. And when time came for them to announce Nigeria, instead
of our flag, they projected an image of Niger's flag onto the globe! Niger isn't even participating in the competition.

PHOTOS: J Lo’s Sexy Outfit for 2014 World Cup Opening Ceremony

The World Cup officially begins folks.
Jennifer Lopez brought her J Lo WOW factor for the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Performing with Pitbull and Claudia Leitte, Jenny was definitely not from the block in this shimmering green number with cut outs and plunging neckline.
At 44, it is amazing how youthful she still looks.

more photos after cut

Jennifer Lopez Pulls Out Of World Cup Opening Ceremony

RIO DE JANEIRO  (AFP) – Pop superstar Jennifer Lopez has pulled out of the World Cup opening ceremony in Brazil, FIFA said Sunday, four days before the tournament kicks off.

Lopez, who recorded the official World Cup song, “We Are One,” with rapper Pitbull and Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte, had been due to perform with them at the opening ceremony in Sao Paulo but had to cancel, said the football governing body.

“For production issues, Jennifer Lopez, one of the artists of the official song ‘We Are One,’ will not be able to perform at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony,” it said in a statement.

LOCAL BRAZILIANS ARMED WITH BOWS, ARROWS AND CHARMS CLASH WITH POLICE OVER BRAZIL'S HOSTING OF WORLD CUP (PHOTOS)

Brazilians are not happy with their government for hosting the World Cup, the tournament  kicks off in 2 weeks time. There have been a number of protests and critism since the begining of the year about the huge amount being spent on the hosting.
Indigenous people armed with bows, arrows & charms clashed with police in Brazil's capital, Brasilia, outside the Mane Garrincha National Stadium , two weeks before the World Cup begins. They are protesting the hosting of the world cup by Brazil because they feel it will cost too much for a developing nation. They say the billions spent could be used to better the lives of the poor.

 They were further infuriated after learning that the Brasilia's stadium will cost 1.9 billion reais (£500million),triple the amount earlier earmarked .

NUDE LADIES ON DISPLAY: THE BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL BEGINS (SEE PHOTOS)

 

This is crazy but it's going on live! Thousands of samba dancers took to the streets for the opening night of the annual carnival celebrations wearing just bodypaint, feathers, glitter on the streets of Sao Paulo for the opening of the country’s wild carnival festivities.

The carnival’s nudé display is considered an “act of farewell to the pleasures of the flesh,” before Lent period during which Christians are supposed to abstain from bodily pleasures. Nawao! See the photos below...

PHOTOS: Nigerian Football Federation Unveils World Cup Jersey For Brazil 2014

The Nigerian Football Federation today February 27th unveiled a brand new jersey our national team would use during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The jersey, which is lemon green, will be officially launched on March 5th when the Super Eagles meet Mexico in a pre-world cup friendly which will take place in Atlanta, Georgia.

According to the Head Marketing of the NFF, Adama Idris, the jersey was designed to suit the weather condition in Brazil. See more photos below:

Brazil 2014: New Super Eagles Jersey Revealed!!! (PHOTOS)

Colin Udoh, former Super Eagles' media officer, unveiled the new national team jersey ahead of Brazil 2014 in June.
As  reported by Nigerian Eye

According to the sportswear giants, the new home kit “departs from the traditional racing green to an exciting and striking lighter variant, reflecting a fresh, young and vibrant Super Eagles team that carries the hopes of a proud Nigerian nation”.

Nigerian Supporters Club Receive N50million From President Jonathan

   


The purse of the Nigerian Football Supporters Club recieved a N50million boost today.
President Jonathan annouced the release this morning  as they prepare to go cheer the National team in the forthcoming Brazil World Cup tournament which starts in June.
In a ceremony where he was decorated as the Grand Patron of the Nigerian Football Supporters Club, President Jonathan said his administration will not relent in giving the support required to sports men and women to excel in all international football competitions, this by extension includes the Nigerian football supporters club. He also promised to seek the assistance of private organizations to help sponsor and bring more supporters to Brazil during the football challenge.
See photos from ceremony which took place at the State House today after the cut...

Brazil Protesters Launch 'Operation Stop The World Cup'

Yesterday in Sao Paulo about 1,000 protesters took to the streets waving  flags and carrying banners in protest against Brazil's hosting of the World cup, an event billed to hold later in the year.

The Anonymous Rio protest group on its facebook page billed "Operation Stop the World Cup" said thuis was the group's first act against the football tournament this year.
As they approached the central area of the city, some demonstrators attacked an empty police car and tried to overturn it, while others torched a small car.