NFF In Talks With Barnet FC Over Hosting Of Friendly Against

Published on: 25 February 2017

The Nigeria Football Federation are in talks with EFL League Two club Barnet F.C over the hosting of the international friendly between the Super Eagles and fellow African powerhouse Senegal next month according to the allnigeriasoccer.com

Nothing has been cast in stone yet, but barring any last minute changes the two West African teams will square off at the Hive Stadium, home ground of The Bees, on March 23, 2017.

The Hive Stadium has an official capacity of 5,176 and was opened in July 2013

Nigeria’s other friendly against Burkina Faso is also scheduled to take place at the Hive Stadium, four days after the warm-up game with Senegal.

Four players of Nigerian descent John Akinde, Simeon Akinola, Justin Amaluzor and Fumnaya Shomotun play for the first team of Barnet.

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