Nigeria, DR Congo Match to Go Ahead Despite Ebola Fears

The Super Eagles are due to play against the DRC in Port Harcourt next Monday as part of their final preparations for the World Cup in Russia in June. Sports Minister Solomon Dalung has said that Nigeria would not be cowed by the outbreak of the deadly disease. Instead of cancelling the match, mechanisms will be put in place for a thorough screening of the players before their take-off for Port Harcourt and upon their return to Nigeria.

Alex Iwobi in new Super Eagles kit.

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