Why Asaba is hosting Eagles, Egypt friendly–NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has cited funds as the reason why the international friendly involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria and their counterparts from Egypt will be played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on March 26 next year.

According to dailyadvent.com, said it took into consideration the comfort of the two teams which the Delta State government has promised to provide besides making the day of the game a memorable one for all those that will turn up to watch the match.

“Since the state has accepted to host matches involving the team for now, who are we to say no? We all know what goes into a game as regards the financial implication. And Delta for now has been taking care of that on behalf of the federation which we are grateful for,” said a source.

If the match is played in Asaba, it will be the second high profile match involving the Eagles that the state capital will be hosting.

Last month the state hosted Nigeria’s international friendly against Uganda and also the final of the Aiteo Cup between Rangers of Enugu and Kano Pillars.

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NFF’s decision now overrides that of the Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr who wanted the match to be played elsewhere as a result of pitch concerns.