The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, is set to play a preparatory match against either Burkina Faso or Guinea as part of their build-up to the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON). This friendly match is scheduled for January 9.NYSC Portal
As per reports from SCORENigeria, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is currently finalizing arrangements for this friendly encounter.JAMB Result
Discussions are ongoing with representatives from both the Guinean and Burkinabe football federations to confirm the details of the match.JAMB Portal
Both Guinea and Burkina Faso, along with Nigeria, are conducting their training camps in Abu Dhabi in preparation for the AFCON tournament. This proximity is likely a facilitating factor in arranging the friendly match.
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Following the friendly game, the Super Eagles will return to Lagos on January 10 before proceeding to Abidjan, where they will participate in the AFCON competition.InformationGuideNigeria
In the AFCON tournament, Nigeria is placed in Group A, where they will face hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau. The Super Eagles‘ first match in the competition will be against Equatorial Guinea on January 14. This friendly match serves as an essential part of their preparation, offering the team a chance to fine-tune their strategies and build cohesion ahead of the continental tournament.
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