The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Los Angeles, the United States of America for the international friendly match against the El Tri of Mexico on Saturday. As a result of differences in time zone, the match will be shown on Sunday in Nigeria, yet played on Saturday in the United States.
The match will be played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with a 77,5000- capacity arena expected to be filled up to make it the most attended game globally since the restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The kick-off time will be at 8 pm LA time on Saturday but 4 am in Nigeria on Sunday. This is according to a statement issued by the Communications Department of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
The statement confirms that the delegates include 22 players and a number of officials, including the NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi.
They will be joined by the President of the NFF and FIFA Council Member, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick, who honoured
an invite by the Government of the State of Maryland in Baltimore on Wednesday, Punch reports.
Forwards: Stephen Jude (Kwara United); Charles Ashimene (Akwa United); Chinonso Ezekwe (Rangers International); Auwalu Ali Malam (Kano Pillars); Neurot Emmanuel (Plateau United); Abdulmutalif Sanusi (Katsina United); Mohammed Zulkifilu (Plateau United); Sunday Adetunji (Rivers United).
Midfielders: Anthony Shimaga (Rangers International); Seth Mayi (Akwa United); Uche Onwuasonaya (Plateau United); Ibrahim Olawoyin (Rangers International); Anayo Iwuala (Enyimba FC)
Defenders: Olisa Ndah (Akwa United); Adekunle Adeleke (Abia Warriors); Tope Olusesi (Rangers International); Enyinnaya Kazie (Rivers United); Imoh Obot (Enyimba FC); Tebo Franklin Degaulle (Nasarawa United); Lawal Oriyomi Murtala (Kwara United)
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabili (Lobi Stars); John Noble (Enyimba FC)
