Heightened security for Nigeria v Iran match tomorrow

Security has been heightened in Curitiba ahead of the city's opening game between Iran and Nigeria.

Combat ready troops in full military gear and trucks rolled into the city a week before their opening game featuring the two countries.


An official said that the increased security was not just because of the ongoing protests in Brazil, but also the security profile of the two countries involved in the opening game.

"Both Nigeria and Iran are particularly high on the security planning and to have both at the same time requires additional measures."

Nigeria's first training on Saturday was away from the main stadium, and looked like a war zone, with a combination of both police and military presence.

A every egress was guarded by a pair of machine-gun wielding soldiers in combat fatigues.

Access was severely restricted with police cars establishing a 100-yard perimeter around the venue.