In preparation for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, the
proposed friendly match the Black Stars of Ghana and the Super Eagles of
Nigeria has been called off.
It was earlier report that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will
host the Black Stars in a preparatory match ahead of the tournament in Egypt.
However, it was gathered that the Ghanaian senior team would
be in the UAE at the time of the match and it would be difficult making the
trip to Nigeria to play the game.
“They actually wanted to play us in Nigeria and they had
discussions with only the Deputy Sports Minister, Perry Okudzeto,” said Ghana
football official.
“But we may be in the
United Arab Emirates, which will be difficult.”
Ghana had chosen to hold a three-week pre-Afcon 2019 camping
in Abu Dhabi.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) through the
General Secretary, Dr Muhammad Sanusi had confirmed that the International
friendly between the Super Eagles and the Terranga Lions of Senegal would take
place in Egypt.
Sanusi in a chat with Sports247 said the Senegalese FA had
made arrangements for a friendly match with us and the match would be played in
Egypt.
The Super Eagles have been drawn in group B alongside
Madagascar, Guinea and Burundi seek its fourth African Cup of Nations title in
Egypt later in June.
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