Nigeria
Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick, who made the announcement on
Wednesday September 2, via his Twitter page, explained that the European
country was picked for few obvious reasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have confirmed that the Super Eagles will
face Cote d’Ivoire and Tunisia in two friendly matches in Austria.
The
squad will take on Cote D’Ivoire on the 9th of October before facing Tunisia
four days later (13th of October). The two games will be played in Austria.
Amaju
Pinnick statement read: “On the 9th of October, the Super Eagles will play
former African champions, Cote d’Ivoire in a friendly game, then face another
African giant and former champions Tunisia, four days later, on the 13th,”
Pinnick tweeted.
“Both
games will be held in Austria for a few obvious reasons. Due to the Covid-19
protocols presently in place and the proximity of the bulk of our team as well,
Austria was seen as an ideal venue.
“I’ll
have to stress as well, that all costs will be borne by the football
federations of both Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire, as well as Tunisia.”
…On
the 9th of October, the Super Eagles will play former African champions, Cote
D’Ivoire in a friendly game, then face another African giant and former
champions Tunisia, four days later, on the 13th.
Both
games will be held in Austria for a few obvious reasons….
— Amaju Melvin
Pinnick (@PinnickAmaju) September 2, 2020
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