Chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation and its Zimbabwean counterpart have agreed in principle the Super Eagles to host the Warriors of Zimbabwe in an international friendly game as part of the preparation for the 2019 African Cup of Nations.
This hint was revealed by the Zimbabwe Football Association President, Felton Kamambo who was in Lagos to finalise the negotiation with his Nigeria Football Federation counterpart, Amaju Pinnick during the Aiteo Awards draws on Monday night in Lagos.
ZIFA spokesperson Xolisani Gwesela was quoted as saying: “He is in Nigeria for two reasons. He was invited for the Aiteo Awards, and also to sort out the logistics for a friendly match with Nigeria. The Nigeria Federation are also offering a three-week camp for the Warriors. During that time, the Warriors will play Nigeria and Ivory Coast who have also shown genuine interest.
He added that the president will also use the occasion to organise at least one more friendly match with one other team preferably from West or North Africa.”
The NFF board has approved two friendly matches for the Super Eagles as part of their preparation for 2019 AFCON
The matches may likely be on FIFA open day in May.