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AFCON 2021: Super Eagles' friendly match ahead of Egypt clash confirmed

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Jan 06, 2022

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AFCON 2021: Super Eagles' friendly match ahead of Egypt clash confirmed
Nigeria will play Cameroonian top-flight champions, Coton Sport in a friendly match on Friday.

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The game will take place on the practice pitch of Roumde Adjia Stadium behind closed doors, Goal reports.

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There has been a lot of criticism of the Super Eagles' preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

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From the team announcement to camping, there has been a perceived laxity as the three-time African champions seek to improve on their third-place finish at the last edition.

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Players and coaches have already arrived in Garoua ahead of the tournament, yet to play a single warm-up game.

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Nigeria's first AFCON group game will be against favourites Egypt next Tuesday at the Roumde Adjia Stadium.

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They will then play Sudan and Guinea-Bissau on January 15 and January 19, respectively.

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