Nigeria Vs Argentina encounter set to take place In China(Govima Sport Reports)
Nigeria’s clash with World Champions Argentina in an international friendly will be played at the Guangdong Olympics Centre Stadium, China.
The friendly which was earlier set to take place in Japan will now hold in China.The showdown will take place in March. Although the exact date hasn’t been confirmed.
The Olympics stadium in Guangdong, will host the contest, the stadium which was opened in 2001 is a multi-purpose stadium with a large capacity of 80, 012 and It is the second largest stadium in China by seating capacity.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be preparing for their 2026 FIFA World Cup double-header against South Africa and Benin Republic in June and the top friendly against Argentina will definitely be a good test to prepare them for those encounters.
Nigeria has played Argentina 9 times in the past with the head to head standing at 2:6 and 1 draw with Argentina having the edge.
Nigeria Currently participating in the on going AFCON tournament in Cote d’Ivoire where they will be facing Angola in the quarter final clash on Saturday.