England, Nigeria friendly a big one–Mikel

National senior team, Captain John Mikel Obi has assured that the team will be ready to face the Three Lions of England in an international friendly at the Wembley stadium in London on June 2.

The Captain who still has fond memories of London, having played there for so many years, told thenff.com that the friendly would be a big one for both teams.

“The match comes up only two weeks before our first match at the FIFA World Cup. It will be a big occasion and a big match for both teams as we both look forward to our respective first matches in Russia.

“England is a special place for me having spent so many years playing there, and it is one country I love to go to. We (Super Eagles) are already talking to ourselves and everyone is looking forward to the game.”

Meanwhile, tickets for the England/Nigeria match are still selling, with the lowest ticket going for the sum of 35 pounds sterling. There are also tickets for 70 pounds, 55 pounds and 45 pounds.

Organizers have also told thenff.com on Tuesday that no tickets would be sold on match day at the Wembley Stadium, while urging Nigerian fans to buy the ‘Away Tickets’ as Nigeria will benefit from sales of ‘Away Tickets’. The tickets are available on www.thefa.com/nigeriatickets.