Nigeria’s Super Eagles were scheduled to play Argentina in an international friendly in China
Nigeria’s friendly against Argentina has been postponed and a new venue has been decided after the original venue in China was cancelled, Soccernet.ng reported.
This sets the stage for a potential on-field showdown between Lionel Messi and Victor Osimhen, with the United States being chosen as the new host in March.
According to an earlier report from Soccernet Nigeria, Chinese sports authorities have withdrawn plans to host an international friendly between Argentina and Nigeria and a match against 2023 African Cup of Nations winners Ivory Coast.
The decision was made following a disagreement with Argentina star Lionel Messi, who was due to take part in a friendly in Hong Kong but was absent due to a groin injury. Ta.
This move disappointed thousands of fans who were looking forward to watching the world’s best players play.
In addition to the game against Argentina, Nigeria’s Super Eagles will play El Salvador in another friendly at the same venue in the United States.
However, there is uncertainty for the Super Eagles as the contractual issues with coach Jose Peceiro are still unresolved and he may not be able to lead the team in the games against Argentina and El Salvador. It’s approaching.
