Zambia to play Nigeria ahead of AFCON

  1. Posted on Monday 4 January 2010 - 11:00
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    Sanday Chongo Kabange AfricaNews reporter in Lusaka, Zambia
    As preparations to next week's Africa Cup of Nations heats up, Nigeria may play Zambia on Tuesday in a friendly as part of their preparations for the prestigious continental showpiece to be hosted by Angola. Super Eagles Media Coordinator Idah Peterside, said the Zambian Football Association has been in contact and details of the proposed friendly are being finalized.
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    "Zambian FA President Kalusha Bwalya got in touch with us when the team landed in South Africa about a friendly match. Discussions are taking place between both parties and we expect things to be finalised by Tuesday."

    Peterside said the proposed game will be played in Johannesburg, rather than in Durban where the Eagles are camped in preparation for their Nations Cup campaign.

    Nigeria is grouped with Egypt, Mozambique and Benin Republic while Zambia has to contend with Cameroon, Tunisia and Gabon.