Swiss Embassy frustrates Peter Edibe
Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, October 19th, 2012Nigeria’s joy at having one of its referees being in consideration for the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil may be punctured following the continued frustration of Peter Elgam Edibe by the Swiss Embassy in Nigeria.
Despite a valid letter from world football-governing body, among other relevant documents that have been provided by the well-travelled and highly-respected Assistant Referee, the Swiss Embassy is insisting that his application for entry visa into that country for an official FIFA Assistant Referee Course and Fitness Test has come too late.
“I have all the necessary documents and even a letter from FIFA saying they will take care of my cost of travel, accommodation and insurance in Zurich. But the Swiss Embassy is proving difficult. I have the note verbale and everything that is necessary to convince them.
“I don’t want to miss this Course because it will determine those who will be considered for the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals,” said Edibe.
The letter from FIFA, dated 3rd October 2012 and addressed to Visa Section of Switzerland Embassy on Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Abuja
was signed by Christina Collenberg, Director of Human Resources and Services.
It read in part: “Mr. Peter Elgam Edibe… a FIFA Assistant Referee will be required to travel to Switzerland for an official FIFA Assistant Referee Course and Fitness Test in the period of 24 October to 3 November 2012.
-Vanguard
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