Eagles, Black Stars Clash Again

The intense soccer rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana will once again be played out on Saturday, 9 March at the Accra Sports Stadium when ex-internationals of the two countries engage each other in a friendly encounter.

Tairu Hassan, the publicity secretary of the Nigeria All-Stars International Football Club who disclosed this, said the match against the Liberty Oldies International FC of Ghana, will kick off at 4p.m.

The encounter, he further stated, is first leg of this year's edition of the annual two-legged international friendly between the old star players of the two African soccer nations.

Hassan hinted that the Nigerian team is scheduled to depart for Accra this Friday, while adding that the team will be led by the club's president elect, Chief Segun Odegbami (MON).

Those expected to be in the Nigerian squad include, Godson Utti, Henry Nwosu (MON), Tajudeen Disu, Nicholas Ukadike, Thompson Oliha, Lookman Oshun, Fatai Amoo.

Former Super Eagles' goalkeeper coach, Joseph Erico, Alloy Atuegbu and Emmanuel Ibru will also be part of the match which promises to be explosive as a trophy is at stake in this year's event.