Officials disclose venue for Nigeria’s 2018 World Cup qualifier
– Port-Harcourt will host the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Algeria
– The qualifier will be played at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on November
Officials have reportedly revealed that the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles and Algeria would be played in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state.
According to africanfootball.com, the game would be played at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on November 7.
Super Eagles of Nigeria
It will be the second 2018 World Cup qualifier involving both countries as Nigeria will face Zambia in Ndola on October 9 while Algeria and Cameroun clash on the same day in Blida.
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Rivers State Commissioner of sport Boma Iyaye said “Rivers State is ready to play the perfect host to the Super Eagles and the international community ahead of this important game.”
“The Super Eagles and Olympic football team have played competitive and friendly matches here in Port Harcourt in the past so this is not novelty in any way.
“It is the utmost desire of the Rivers State Government to support the Super Eagles to ensure qualification for the 2018 Fifa World Cup finals in Russia.”
Earlier reports suggested the game will be played in Uyo, which hosted a recent AFCON qualifier against Tanzania but a new report claims Port-Harcourt will be the host city.
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