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Russia 2018: Eagles set for May 28 friendly in Abuja

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the Super Eagles will play a friendly match in Abuja before they jet out of the country to firm up their preparations for the Russia 2018 World Cup.

NFF officials in Lagos on Wednesday reeled out the itinerary for Super Eagles as they hope for a memorable outing in Russia.

On March 23, the Super Eagles will be hosted by Poland in an international friendly in preparation for Russia 2018.

Four days later (March 27), the 2013 African champions will play another friendly against Serbia in London.

Officially, the Super Eagles will open camp for the World Cup in Abuja and Uyo on May 22.

The camping in Nigeria will end on May 30.

But before the camp end, the Eagles will play Congo in Abuja on May 28 before departing for another camping abroad.

Super Eagles will play against Croatia in their first game at the 2018 World Cup on June 16 before they go on to face Iceland and Argentina in their other group games.

Sporting Tribune

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