The minister reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to support the team and other national teams.
This was after they defeated hosts Cape Verde 2-1 for a 7-1 aggregate win in the final round of the qualification series.
“We cannot leave a vacuum there; we must put somebody there.’’
After missing a couple of clear chances earlier on in the game, Kanu finally opened the scoring for the Falcons just before the halftime break.
Both teams will now head to the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday to finalise the business at hand.
The decision to change the name was ratified at the 79th NFF Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Sunday.
Super Falcons previously ranked 40th in the rankings released in June before the World Cup.
The defender said the players were “grateful for this unexpected gesture” from the Nigerian government.
Alozie had earlier tweeted in defence of James.
“FIFPRO will continue to work with the players to ensure their contractual rights are honoured and the outstanding payments are settled.”
