The Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) on Monday demanded for the provision of 62 million condoms for fans attending the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Rafiu Ladipo, President-General of NFSC, who made the demand in Abuja, appealed to the United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) to take the demand very seriously.
Ladipo’s appeal came on the heels of assurance by Bilali Camara, UNAIDS Country Director, that two million condoms would be provided for the entire duration of the 2014 World Cup.
He said instead of two million for the entire duration, UNAIDS should provide two million condoms each day for the 31-day tournament.
According to him, it is important for UNAIDS to look into the request to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS during the World Cup Tournament.
He said the availability of condoms would help protect football fans who might want to have sex in Brazil after their daily assignment.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria is drawn in Group F alongside Argentina, Iran and Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Mundial, which kicks off on June 12. (NAN)