Super Eagles’ AFCON 2019 Group B opponents Guinea and Burundi
will take on Egypt and Tunisia, respectively, in friendly games ahead of the
tournament this summer.
The Syli Stars of Guinea will face 2019 AFCON hosts the Pharaohs
of Egypt on June 16 at the Borg Al Arab Stadium in Egypt.
Burundi, who will be making their first appearance in Egypt 2019
have also lined up a friendly clash against former African champions Tunisia
with the date of the game yet to be fixed.
The game is expected to be played at the magnificent Stade
Olympique de Radès in Tunisia.
The Swallows of Burundi will face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in
their first ever AFCON game on June 22 in Alexandria.
Guinea, on the other hand, will line up against Nigeria on June
26 also in Alexandria.
The Super Eagles are also expected to face the Warriors of
Zimbabwe in a tune – up game in Asaba and Senegal at a yet to be named venue in
Egypt before the start of the tournament.
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals will be held from 21 June
to 19 July 2019 in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Suez and Ismailia.
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