By: Gracious Akujobi The Super Eagles will play Italy in London on November 18, as the African champions begin in earnest their preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals.
In a statement in Addis Ababa on Sunday, moments after the Super Eagles secured a 2-1 win over Ethiopia to put a firm leg in the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals, the Nigeria Football Federation and its Match Agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodata Sport announced:
“We are pleased to confirm a top international friendly match, against world’s number four, Italy, on the 18th November, 2013 at Fulham’s Craven Cottage. The math will kick off at 7.45pm.”
“We are also happy to confirm a match for our Super Eagles home team against Jordan in Omman on the 28th October.
This match that will serve Jordan to prepare for their World Cup playoff match against Uruguay will also help Nigeria to prepare for next year’s African Nations Championship.”
