By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria’ s Super Eagles will participate in a three- nation tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of their preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The tournament will also involve Democratic Republic of Congo and Burkina Faso.
The Super Eagles are also expected to train in the UAE ahead of the 2023 AFCON finals.
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Jose Peseiro’s side will open their campaign in Group A on January 14 against Equatorial Guinea.
Host Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea Bissau are the other teams in their first round group.
The 2023 AFCON finals will run from January 13 to February 11.