Super Eagles to confront Italy in London two days after second leg against Ethiopia

By Babajide Alaka

Oct 14, 2013 9:04:00 AM

The Nigeria Football Federation and the Italian FA have agreed on a friendly match between both countries to take place in London

With the 2014 World Cup almost guaranteed, the Nigeria Football Federation has agreed for the Super Eagles to play the Azzuri of Italy in London on November 18.
The African champions will take on Ethiopia in the second leg of the African World Cup qualifier in Calabar on November 16 and will fly straight to London for the Monday confrontation with the Italians.
Italy will play Germany take at San Siro in Milan on November 15 as the FIGC confirmed the dates for the international friendlies that will take place during the World Cup play-offs.
Both teams first and only meeting to date was at the 1994 World Cup in USA with the Italians handing a 2-1 defeat to the Super Eagles in the second round after leading for close to 88 minutes. ------------------- goal.com