Rédaction Africa Links 24 with James Agberebi
Published on 2024-02-23 11:03:55
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up to face off against the world champions, Argentina, in an international friendly game in Los Angeles, United States of America. Set to take place on Tuesday, 26 March, 2024, inside the 77,500-capacity Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, this game is highly anticipated by fans and players alike.
Originally, this match was supposed to be held in Hangzhou, China during the month of March. However, due to a dispute involving Lionel Messi, Chinese sporting authorities made the decision to cancel the game. The controversy arose from Messi’s absence in a friendly game for Inter Miami against the Hong Kong Select XI, which led to widespread frustration among fans.
For the Super Eagles, this will be their first game since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. The upcoming friendly against Argentina will mark the fourth time these two teams have faced each other in an international friendly tie. The first meeting took place in June 2011 in Abuja, where the Eagles secured a 4-1 victory. The following encounter occurred in September 2011 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with the Argentines emerging triumphant with a 3-1 win. Then, in November 2017 in Krasnodar, Russia, both teams clashed again, and the Eagles made an impressive comeback to secure a 4-2 win after initially trailing 2-0.
The upcoming match in Los Angeles is a highly anticipated event for both teams, offering an opportunity to showcase their skills on an international level. With both teams being previous victors in their respective encounters, there is an added layer of excitement and anticipation surrounding the game.
The venue for this friendly, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, is known for its vast capacity, holding up to 77,500 spectators. This provides an ideal setting for the players to perform in front of a large and enthusiastic audience. The Super Eagles will be looking to make a strong impression as they face off against formidable opponents in the form of the world champions, Argentina.
This friendly serves as a valuable opportunity for players on both sides to gain valuable experience and test their skills against top-tier competition. It also serves as a platform for teams to prepare and strategize for future international competitions.
The match is expected to attract a significant amount of attention from football enthusiasts not only in Nigeria and Argentina but across the globe. As two prominent teams with rich footballing histories, the Super Eagles and Argentina are sure to deliver an enthralling and memorable game for fans to enjoy.
