The African Cup of Nations qualifying match between Sudan and Nigeria earlier scheduled to take place at Al-Merriekh Stadium in Omdurman has been moved to the capital Khartoum.<br /><br />The 30,000 capacity stadium, home ground of Sudan Premier League side Al Ahli Khartoum, has an artificial pitch.<br /><br />The Khartoum Stadium which opened in 1957 was last renovated seven years ago, and hosted the 2011 African Nations Championship.<br /><br />Meanwhile, on Monday the Sudanese squad began training for the crucial encounter against Nigeria at the Football Academy of Technology, with 14 players taking part in the first workout.<br /><br />The players are being lodged at the Balqrand Holiday Villa, and will remain there until they jet out to Nigeria for the reverse fixture next week.<br /><br />The Super Eagles will depart for Khartoum with a private jet on Thursday, October 9, two days before the clash with the 1970 African champions. <br /><br />Photo Credit : kooora.com<br />