What to Know Ahead Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Friendly Match
Yhe first International friendly match of the Super Eagles of Nigeria would be against Saudi Arabia
Here are a few things to know:
- This is the second time both countries will be clashing at senior international level.
The previous encounter was also a friendly, played in the Alpenstadion, Wattens in Austria on 25th May 2010 as part of final preparations for the Eagles for the FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa. The game ended in a goalless draw.
- Current Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Jose Peseiro, was Coach of Saudi Arabia during the first encounter of both team.
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- Going into this match, Saudi Arabia have lost all of their last six international games in 2023. On the other hand the Super Eagles have won three of their last five international contests, including a thrilling 6-0 win against Sao Tome and Principe in September.
- The match takes place at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão, in Portugal on Friday by 5pm.
- The game is a preparation for the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in November.
- World football-governing body, FIFA, has already appointed Portuguese official Luis Godinho as referee for the international friendly match between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
- After the Saudi Arabia game, the Super Eagles will battle Mozambique next week in another friendly game.