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Friendly – Eagles to face Zimbabwe in Asaba ahead AFCON

The Super Eagles of Nigeria could face the Warriors of Zimbabwe in an international friendly in Asaba with reports of uncertainty surrounding the choice of Benin Republic.

With Nigeria already scheduled to face Senegal in Egypt, team was reportedly supposed to face the Benin Republic on June 7 but reports emanating from the Eagles’ camp indicated the friendly might have been called off.

The Zimbabwean FA has been in talks with its Nigerian counterpart since the draw was made for a friendly date after they were drawn in Group A alongside host Egypt, Uganda and DR Congo.

Gernot Rohr will be looking to galvanize his squad physically and get them prepared in all areas required before heading for the finals of the biggest African football showpiece tournament.

Nigeria is in Group B alongside Burundi, Madagascar and Guinea with the Eagles facing Burundi in their that opening game on June 22 in Alexandria.