By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Saudi Arabia head coach, Roberto Mancini has listed 31 players for the Greens friendlies against Nigeria and Mali.
Mancini’s men will take on the Super Eagles in Portimao, Portugal on Friday, October 13.
It will be the second-ever meeting between the Asians and the three-time African champions.
Portimao will also host their second friendly against the Eagles of Mali on October 17.
Nigeria head coach, Jose Peseiro has already named a 25-man squad for the clash against the Asians.
Mancini’s side are using both games as part of their preparations for the 2023 Asian Cup which will be staged in Qatar next January.
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