Super Eagles To Face Croatia in Preparation for Brazil 2014
The President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Aminu Maigari, has said there is a possibility that the Super Eagles, will face Croatia in an international friendly match, in preparation for the 2014 World Cup.
Maigari while talking to reporters in Cape Town, said: “We are still waiting for the Croatian FA to confirm a date, but that will definitely come after the friendly against Mexico.
“We all know that Croatia and Bosnia share the same border and both countries play almost the same way. So, a match with them will give the Eagles a glimpse of what to expect from Bosnia at the World Cup.
“We intend to see the team play a number of friendlies to put them in a competitive shape before the World Cup.”
Nigeria is placed in Group F of the World Cup tournament against Argentina, Iran, Bosnia and Herzegovina.