International Friendly: Griezmann, Costa, Torres coming for Eagles

. Uyo to host historic encounter

Except there is a last minute change, Atletico Madrid trio, Antonie Griezmann, Fernando Torres and Diego Costa are expected  for the international friendly against the Home Based Eagles in Nigeria on May 22.

The match tagged the GOTV MAX Cup is billed for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo in Akwa Ibom state and it will come up six days after the Europa League final between Atletico and Olympic Marsielle in Lyon France.

This was announced at a press conference on Thursday by La Liga President Javier Tebas.

This is a historic announcement and we’re very happy to share it with our Nigerian fans: Atletico, one of LaLiga’s most important clubs, will be in Nigeria and will give local fans the opportunity to enjoy the stars close up. Africa and Nigeria are very important to LaLiga and are also great fans of Spanish football, which we’re very proud of,” Tebas said.

This landmark announcement signals the first time that a LaLiga team will travel to the African country to play in a friendly match.

Also speaking at the event Multichoice General Manager of sales and marketing Nigeria, Martin Mabutho said:

“We’re delighted to bring one of the three biggest clubs in LaLiga to Nigeria in what we believe will be an historic visit. As you all know, Atletico are one of the top clubs in LaLiga. GOtv customers and football fans in Nigeria will have the rare opportunity to watch the stars play our Nigerian stars right here on Nigerian soil.

This match is being played under the umbrella of the LaLiga Foundation’s LaLiga World Challenge programme, through which friendlies are organised between LaLiga clubs and local teams all over the globe.

In attendance were the Nigeria Football Federation, Mallam Shehu Dikko; President of Nigerian Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick and General Manager Supersport Nigeria, Felix Awogu, as well as LaLiga Broadcaster GOtv.