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Monday, 14 October 2013

Super Eagles gets Azzurris test, B team to play Jordan

Nigeria will play Italy in London on November 18, as the African champions look forward to the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals.

In a statement in Addis Ababa on Sunday, moments after the Super Eagles secured a 2-1 win over Ethiopia to put a firm leg in the 2014 World Cup, the Nigeria Football Federation and its match agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodata Sport announced:

“We are pleased to confirm a top international friendly match, against world’s number four, Italy, on the 18th November, 2013 at Fulham’s Craven Cottage. The match will kick-off at 7.45pm.”

“We are also happy to confirm a match for our Super Eagles home team against Jordan in Oman on the 28th October.

This match will help Jordan to prepare for their World Cup play-off match against Uruguay. It will also help Nigeria to prepare for next year's African Nations Championship.”

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