Official : Super Eagles To Face Bogey Team Uganda In Friendly To Be Played In Asaba November 20

Published: October 27, 2018

Uganda have confirmed an international friendly against Nigeria to be played at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Tuesday 20th November 2018, informs Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) on their official website.

The Super Eagles will head back to Nigeria to face the Ugandans three days after a crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in Johannesburg.

''The Uganda Cranes technical team will make use of the FIFA International break that runs from 12th-20th November by playing a high profile friendly with the former African Champions,'' FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein stated.

''Matches between these two soccer giants have always been so close since time immemorial.

''A 30man contingent will depart on 18th November 2018 for the trip to Nigeria. The foreign based players in the contingent will then connect to their respective clubs after the friendly''.

The Cranes of Uganda have become a bogey team for the Super Eagles, having won four of the seven international matches between the two countries, drawing one and losing two.

Igho Kingsley