Daily Champion (Lagos)

Nigeria/Lesotho: Eagles to Battle Lesotho in Warri

Ben Efe

5 August 2007


Lagos — Super Eagles will play their last Nations Cup qualifying match against the Crocodiles of Lesotho in the Warri, if coach, Berti Vogts feels satisfied with the facilities the Oil City has to offer.

The German who is being expected to touch down in Abuja from today is due to inspect the Warri Township Stadium and other hotel facilities for the game billed for September 8. The Super Eagles have already qualified for the Ghana 2008 continental soccer show piece, but still need to win the game for team consolidation.

According to Nigeria Football Association spokesman, Demola Olajire; Vogts will meet with NFA officials on Monday to work out modalities for the game.

On Wednesday the Super Eagles will engage Samson Siasia's Olympic Eagles in Abuja. Vogts will also watch the FA Cup final between Dolphins and Rangers International at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.

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