As expected the national team of the United States of America flew into Nigeria yesterday heavily guarded by its own private security numbering,four to forestall mischief.
They touched down at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos at about 3pm but did not leave the arrival hall until 5pm after completing all the necessary traveling documents.
Outside the hall, it was observed that the team comprising players, technical crew and officials of the football federation arrived with five heavy suitcases containing boxes of chocolates and foodstuffs that should last them for the duration of the tournament aside kits and training equipment.
Some of the players were seen taking chocolates from the suitcases while waiting for the bus that conveyed them to the local wing of the airport to connect a flight to Kano.
The presence of the security men all dressed in black suits prevented journalists, admirers and passengers from catching a full glimpse of the team who will be making their 12th appearance in this tournament.
By this, they are the only team to have featured in all the tournaments since its inception in 1985 in China.
The team has been drawn against Spain, Malawi and the United Arab Emirates.
Going about with security has always been the practice of any USA team whenever it travels for international competitions organised by FIFA.
When Nigeria hosted the U-20 FIFA tournament in 1999, USA stormed Port-Harcourt with their own soldiers and other security operatives including food.
It was the same picture at the 2007 FIFA Women World Cup in China.
In China they rejected the hotel provided by FIFA to opt for one at their own expense.
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