Champion the World Cup Bear (Nigeria)

Theme:	Beanie Babies
Subtheme:	Sports
Style Number:	04408
Colour:	Brown
Swing Tag Generation:	7, 10
Tush Tag Generation:	11
Birthday:	None
Release Date:	04/04/2002
Release Year:	2002
Retirement Date:	02/06/2002
Animal:	Bear

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Description

The Nigerian version of Champion is a fuzzy, brown bear with black button eyes and a button nose with the Nigerian flag on it. It wears a gold ribbon tied around it’s neck. On it’s chest is a badge with the words “2002 FIFA World Cup” on it.

Poem

The Super Eagles have long been
regarded as Africa’s best hope
for FIFA World Cup success.
On both previous appearances in
the finals, they have made it to
the last round before having
their hopes thwarted.

Collectors note

Champion the Bear was introduced on 4th April 2002.

There are 32 different versions of Champion, each representing the countries that were in the 2002 World Cup. This particular bear represents Nigeria.

Each version of Champion was retired separately on the day that country was eliminated from the 2002 World Cup.

The Nigerian Champion the Bear retired on 2nd June 2002.