Senegalese Football Association president, Augustin Senghor has
confirmed that the Terangha Lions will face three-time African champions, the
Super Eagles of Nigeria in a friendly game ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of
Nations in Egypt.
Super Eagles
head coach Gernot Rohr revealed after the draw for the competition that his
side will play two pre-tournament friendlies against Ghana and
Senegal.
“We have two
friendlies against Ghana and Senegal, “Rohr stated.
“Ghana in Nigeria and Senegal probably one week before the
tournament here in Egypt.”
“It would be a
great showpiece of football, but it is important for our players to avoid injuries
as the season heads towards the end.”
According to a
report in Afrik-foot.com, Senghor and president of Nigeria Football Federation
Amaju Melvin Pinnick met after the draw to discuss modalities concerning the
friendly fixture and the former is keen for the game to go ahead.
Head coach of
the Teranga Lions Aliou Cisse and Rohr were also present at the meeting.
The two coaches
are expected to meet later to decide on the venue of the game and other
important details. The Super Eagles will face Guinea, Madagascar and Burundi in
Group B of the 2019 AFCON in Egypt.
Former champions,
the Desert Foxes of Algeria, Tanzania and Kenya are Senegal’s opponent in Group
C.
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