Nigeria’s proposed international friendly with the Selecao of Brazil might not see the light of the day after the South Americans confirmed they will play fellow South Americans, Chile.
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The Super Eagles were to meet the Brazilian national team on March 29 at the newly built Akwa Ibom International Stadium in Uyo, but Brazil have now made alternative plans.
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The Selecao will meet Chile’s national team at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium in London, the Brazil Global Tour has confirmed.
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Akwa Ibom State governor Godswill Akpabio had last year during the inauguration of the ‘Nest of ‘Champions’ stadium announced the high profile between the two countries which NFF President Amaju Pinnick confirmed in December 2014.
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Supersport.com’s quest to get confirmation from the Nigeria Football Federationj in regards to the latest development proved abortive.
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It is left to see what the football house will do to get a game for the Super Eagles on the Fifa date if they officially confirmation it’s cancellation.
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