Next week's international friendly between Nigeria's Super Eagles and the Pharaohs of Egypt, have been shifted from Abu Dhabi to Dubai all in the United Arab Emirates, impeccable sources at the Nigeria Football Federation, have informed national team officials.
NFF Scribe Barrister M usa Amadu, who confirmed the development revealed that the shift was at the instance of the organisers, who felt the venue would serve the purpose of the game better for the two nations. The Egyptian national side reportedly resumed camping only on Wednesday for the encounter and will arrive Dubai , same day the Nigerian side will be in town.
There are already indications that the Nigerian side will depart the Federal capital, Abuja for the tie on Monday, April 9, where the team will link up with national team's coach, Stephen Keshi before the game proper is played three days later precisely April 12.
The national team has since intensified preparation for the encounter by calling up 25 Premier League players, that have since been undergoing intensive training in Abuja for the friendly that is targeted at raising a formidable squad for the Nations Cup and World Cup qualifiers which will resume in June.
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