The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be facing Ukraine in a friendly match in September.
This is according to a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
According to NFF boss Amaju Pinnick, the friendly game will take place on Tuesday, September 10 in Kyiv.
In a series of tweets, Pinnick said the friendly game is part of his administration’s initiative to expose more young stars to international football.
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Int’l Friendly • 🇺🇦 🥊 🇳🇬| 10th September. 2019. Dnipro. #soarsupereagles #team9jastrong pic.twitter.com/sqTPs5Xxwl
— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) August 9, 2019
Finally, we have secured a Grade A international friendly match for the Super Eagles against the Ukraine in Kiev, on the 10th of September. It is part of our on-going drive to expose as many players as we can to global football, so this should be another springboard for our…
— Amaju Melvin Pinnick (@PinnickAmaju) August 9, 2019
…young stars.
I’d like to personally thank my colleagues on the board of the Nigeria Football Federation for their continued support. I could not have asked for a better group of people to work with.
They truly make the job easier.
— Amaju Melvin Pinnick (@PinnickAmaju) August 9, 2019
Huge appreciation to my esteemed Congress members, as well as our private partners in football and other football stakeholders.
Then I’d like to thank you, Nigerians, for your support as well. Our football is not where we want it to be, but be very assured; we are getting there.
— Amaju Melvin Pinnick (@PinnickAmaju) August 9, 2019
It can be a slow, torturous journey sometimes, but we will get there, God willing.
Your criticism and praises are like the wind beneath our sails.
We welcome them always.
Thank you.#AMP
— Amaju Melvin Pinnick (@PinnickAmaju) August 9, 2019