FUFA has confirmed that an international friendly has been lined up for Uganda Cranes to play Nigeria Super Eagles at Asaba Stadium on Tuesday, 20th November 2018.
The proposed game between the Super Eagles and the Cranes of Uganda will take place after both sides are through with their AFCON qualification matches against South Africa and Cape Verde respectively.
The development has been confirmed by the FUFA Communications Manager Ahmed Hussein.
“The Uganda Cranes technical team will make use of the FIFA International break that runs from 12th-20th November by playing a high profile friendly with the former African Champions. Matches between these two soccer giants have always been so close since time immemorial” said Hussein.
“A 30 man contingent will depart on 18th November 2018 for the trip to Nigeria. The foreign based players in the contingent will then connect to their respective clubs after the friendly” added Hussein.
Uganda are top of the group L AFCON qualification group with 10 points and only need a point to secure a place in the final tournament in Cameroon next year.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria top group E and need a win against South Africa at the FNB stadium to secure qualification.
The two teams last met in 2015 when Uganda Cranes edged the Super Eagles 1-0 at Ibo Akwa Stadium, courtesy of a Miya Farouk goal in the 81st minute.
International Friendly
Tuesday 20th November 2018
Nigeria vs Uganda – Asaba Stadium