Egypt vs Nigeria
The seven-times African Cup of Nations (CAN) champions arrived in Dubai Tuesday to play three friendly games against Nigeria, Angola and Iraq, on 12, 14 and 17 April respectively, amid their preparations for 2014 World Cup qualifiers and the 2013 edition of the CAN.
The Egyptian team is suffering a little bit in preparing for its upcoming important matches, as all domestic football activities have since been suspended since Port Said Stadium Disaster last February.
Nigeria
“We are quite capable of pulling off the upset and we will,” Warri Wolves keeper Agbim told SuperSport.com.
In the same manner, Nigeria boss Stephen Keshi added: “We will not blink and give it our best.”
Former Nigeria captain Keshi is expected to miss the game and hand the task of leading the team to his assistant Daniel Amokachi against the Pharaohs.
Match info:
Egypt vs Nigeria
Time: 12:00 PM Estern Time
