Super Eagles to face CIV, Tunisia in international friendlies

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face the Ivory Coast and Tunisia in international friendlies as the three-time African champions return to action following a period of hiatus occasioned by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The game against the Ivory Coast has been fixed for October 9 while October 13 is the date for the encounter against Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles.

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick who revealed that the two matches will be played in Austria made the disclosure on Twitter on Wednesday.

“On the 9th of October, the Super Eagles will play former African champions, Cote D’Ivoire in a friendly game, then face another African giant and former champions Tunisia, four days later, on the 13th.  Both games will be held in Austria for a few obvious reasons,” Pinnick explained.

“Due to the COVID-19 protocols presently in place and the proximity of the bulk of our team as well, Austria was seen as an ideal venue. I’ll have to stress as well, that ALL costs will be borne by the Football Federations of both Nigeria and Cote D’Ivoire, as well as Tunisia.”

Pinnick also spoke about the vacant position of the technical director of the national teams and a sponsorship deal struck by the League Management Company (LMC) as well as plans to reposition domestic football in the country.

“On the vacant positions in Nigerian football, I’m hopeful that a technical director will be announced soon, as we are still having extensive consultations,” he added.
“With regards to a coach for the Super Falcons, Africa’s biggest female football team, Phillips Consulting, in charge of the recruitment process, are putting finishing touches to it and a coach will be announced soon.

“This also applies to coaches for the different cadres of our National Teams. I’d like to ask that you tarry with us a while.

“On the home scene, we have been working diligently to develop the league and I’m happy to say the League Management Company has signed a massive deal with a reputable organisation that should see the clubs and the league get empowered. 
“Also, the vacant position of the Chief Executive Officer for the league has been filled and will be announced in the coming days.”