Festus AbuThe Nigeria Football Federation on Wednesday confirmed that the Super Eagles would face England in a friendly affair at Wembley Stadium in London on June 2. The match will be only the third between both Nigeria and England, who are preparing for the Russia 2018 World Cup. Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr expressed his delight at the opportunity to lead his charges against the 1966 world champions ahead of the World Cup. Reports claim Southgate needs the clash to prepare his team for their World Cup fixture against Tunisia in Volograd on June 18. “One of the promises made by Pinnick at the outset of his administration was that he would actualise a match between Nigeria and England.

Source: Punch January 11, 2018 02:37 UTC