Super Eagles of Nigeria to face Pharaohs of Egypt in Asaba

The Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State not the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo will host Nigeria vs Egypt.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play both of their games in March at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face the Pharaohs of Egypt in an International friendly encounter scheduled for the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State.

The Super Eagles played their final game of 2018 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in November 2018 against the Cranes of Uganda.

The Amaju Pinnick led Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have concluded that the newly constructed stadium should host the Super Eagles next games after an agreement with the Delta State Government.

Both teams have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with one game left in the series.

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) confirmed the friendly will take place after they face off with the Niger Republic and Nigeria battle Seychelles in the last respective 2019 AFCON qualifiers.

The Stephen Keshi Stadium is named after one of Nigeria’s football icons who captained and coached Nigeria to AFCON triumphs.

The game is expected to take place on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, four days after the Super Eagles take on Seychelles at the same venue.

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Wow , Asaba international stadium. Here i come