Super Eagles To Face Mali,Luxembourg In Friendlies In Europe

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the Super Eagles will face Mali and Luxembourg in friendlies as part of their preparations for the World Cup qualifiers against yet to be determined opponents.

The first match is planned for Paris with Mali on May 27, while the Super Eagles will tackle Luxembourg in Luxembourg five days later.

The venue for the game against the tiny European country was not revealed by the NFF, though it confirmed that the national team will trade tackles with Mali  in Rouen at the Stade Robert Dichon.

In the latest Fifa ranking published about two weeks ago, Mali occupied the 65th position while Luxembourg are placed 145th.

Igho Kingsley

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