Nigeria ditch plans to play Ghana in friendly

Nigeria have decided against playing Ghana in an international friendly in September as they will now face Niger.

The NFF was considering proposals to have the Super Eagles play the Black Stars in an international friendly on September 9 in London.

There were also talks to have Nigeria play Togo on the FIFA friendly date, but all have been sidelined in favour of a clash with Niger in Port Harcourt.

But an NFF source revealed: “The match against Niger is now confirmed for Port Harcourt after the AFCON qualifier in Tanzania.

“The other proposals to other neighbouring countries like Ghana and Togo did not fly.”

Nigeria are for a flying start under new coach Sunday Oliseh.