Nigeria’s 283 inmates constitute 30.8 per cent of the 914 Africans serving various jail terms in U.S. federal prisons, far away from their continent.
Despite creating numerous chances in Saturday’s clash, the first half of the encounter ended goalless.
Presidential and legislative elections were held in Guinea-Bissau on November 23.
Mr Uwem charged the troops to maintain high standards of conduct and discipline.
Mr Adedeji said, “Nigeria remains committed to supporting initiatives that drive tax policy development and capacity-building.’’
Nigeria’s principle of strategic autonomy is one that abhors the presence of foreign forces and private military companies in our region, whether from east or west.
The qualifying matches will be played over the FIFA windows of September, October and November this year.
“This 10th Assembly has sports as one of its main agenda.’’
Nigeria will face the runners-up of Group C – either Guinea or Senegal – on Saturday.
The Super Eagles currently occupy the second position in the group behind Equatorial Guinea.
