Oslo, Norway – Lise Klaveness, the courageous President of the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), dey prepare to meet her Israeli counterpart as e dey approach World Cup qualifier match wey dem go play on Saturday. This meeting come after Israel and Hamas don finally agree to ceasefire – something wey plenty people dey vibe for now.
Earlier, di NFF announce say dem go donate money wey dem fit collect from ticket sales for di match to support doctors wey dey work for Gaza under Doctors Without Borders. But, e no take long before dem Israeli officials throw shade on top this good intention, talk say dem prefer if di NFF fit drop di right words for what happen for October 7 massacre.
Klaveness talk say she don dey have many meetings with other football leaders before matches, and she believe say as wahala dey increase, e dey more important to maintain dialogue. She ginger fans say peace na priority pass football. Trust our paddy Klaveness to always keep it real!
Since di ceasefire signed by Israel government early Friday, Klaveness express hope say di Israeli fans go feel safe as dem dey attend di match. She also emphasize say any talk wey dem go make shouldn’t be perceived as attack on Israeli people because everyone dey feel di trauma of di recent events. Wetin we talk about Gaza no mean say we dey throwaway dem pain too.
As dem set to kick off di match, Norway dey top di group table with 15 points, far ahead of third-placed Israel. Talk about a high-stakes match! Every player go dey ginger to perform, as this one fit mean more than just football point, e dey about building bridges.
Na surely, Klaveness dey optimistic about di outcome of di match and di greater meaning behind am, as she dey call for leaders worldwide to put energy for di peace plan wey fit bring better tomorrow for everybody. Na wetin all these football wahala fit become if we no carry peace along? Let’s watch as di drama unfold on di pitch!
Do you have a news tip for NNN? Please email us at editor@nnn.ng
