By Amosu Adeboye, LAGOS
Morocco have lined up a friendly match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
The friendly encounter according a report in Le 360.ma will take place in France next month.
The Atlas Lions are also expected to take on the Chipolopolo of Zambia in another tune – up game before the start of Africa’s football showpiece event.
Morocco will face West African side, Cote d’Ivoire, South Africa and Namibia in Group D at AFCON 2019.
It remain to be seen how the modalities for the friendly game against the Super Eagles will be worked out with the West Africans expected to set up final camp in Ismaila ahead of the competition.
Gernot Rohr’s charges will open camp for AFCON 2019 preparation in Asaba, capital of Delta State on June 2nd.
The three-time African champions will face the Warriors of Zimbabwe in their first friendly match on June 8 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
Another friendly encounter against the Terangha Lions of Senegal will take place on June 16.
The Super Eagles will take on Burundi on 22nd June, tackle Guinea on 26th June and confront Madagascar on 30th June in Egypt.
