Friendly: Nigeria Super Eagles To Play Ghana In London

Friendly: Nigeria Super Eagles To Play Ghana In London

As the nation continues to put AFCON 2015 setback behind her, The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has lined up a list of tough friendly games for the Super Eagles Of Nigeria.

According to NFF, Nigeria's Super Eagles will play Ghana's Black Stars in an international friendly game on March 29, 2015 in London.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) secured the friendly game to engage the Super Eagles and to ensure that the FIFA free window is exploited.

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UPDATE: However, FIFA say the game cannot go on because Nigeria's schedule contravenes its rules.

Initially the plan was to play Brazil on that same day, however, the Selecao will be playing Chile at the Emirates Stadium that same day.

Also, the Super Eagles will first play a friendly game against Bolivia at the Nest of Champions in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on March 26th.

After the game against the South Americans, the Super Eagles will then depart for London for the West African derby.

Incidentally, the last time both countries met was also in London, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw at Vicarage road in 2011.

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Meanwhile, Ghana will also be seeking to put their AFCON disappointment behind them after they lost out to Ivory on penalty shootout in the Finals.

Source: Legit.ng

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