Golden Eaglets stars Kelechi
Iheanacho and Dele Alampasu have been invited by FIFA to the annual Ballon d'Or
in Zurich next year.
FIFA noted that the duo, who
emerged on top of the honours' rack at the just concluded FIFA U17 World Cup in
the UAE, have been chosen to be part of the select crowd that would witness the
gala after for winning the Adidas Golden Ball Award and Golden Gloves Award on
the wings of Nigeria's record fourth World Cup trophy.
"On behalf of FIFA, I
would like to congratulate you once again on winning the Adidas Golden Ball
Award(Iheanacho); Golden Gloves(Alampasu) at this year's FIFA's U-17 World Cup
in the United Arab Emirates for the best player of the tournament," wrote
Sandra Marfurt, head of special events and guest management.
“We would like to end this
successful year with you and your companion as our guests of honour at the
annual FIFA Ballon d'Or gala at the Zurich. Kongresshaus on Monday, 13 January
2014."
"I consider this as
blessing from God and a privilege to be invited by FIFA to witness the
presentation of the awards to the best players,” said Iheanacho.
Equally elated was
Alampasu:"I'm so happy with the invitation from FIFA and I have to thank
God for this recognition.”
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