International Friendlies: Nigeria to play Zimbabwe and Senegal in prep for 2019 AFCON - NFF

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According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the Super Eagles of Nigeria will slog it out with Zimbabwe and Senegal in friendlies in preparation for the forthcoming 2019 Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.

The three –time African champions will open camp in Asaba, capital of Delta State on 2 June, ahead of the clash with the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on Saturday, 8 June.

Zimbabwe, who have in their ranks globally –acknowledged talents Knowledge Musona and Kharma Billiat, finished top of a qualifying group that included two-time African champions, Democratic Republic of Congo, a resurgent Liberia and 1972 AFCON winners, Congo Brazzaville.

The day after the match with the Warriors, the Super Eagles delegation will depart Asaba aboard a chartered flight for Ismailia, Egypt where they will set up a final training camp.

On Sunday, 16 June, the Eagles will file out against Africa’s number one –ranked team, Senegal at the Ismailia Stadium in their final tune –up game.

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President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick said on Thursday: “We have sealed the matches with the Warriors of Zimbabwe and the Lions of Teranga and these are two matches we are really looking forward to. There cannot possibly be a better way to get into the AFCON spirit than playing the number one –ranked team in Africa just before the finals begin.”

His Senegalese counterpart, Augustine Senghor, stated: “We shall only have one friendly match against Nigeria as we prepare for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.”