The proposed friendly games between Nigeria and the Serbia national team, both of which have already qualified for the Russia 2018 World Cup, will see the light of day according to the President of the Nigeria-Serbia Chamber of Commerce, Dr Temi Gold.
Gold told the media that he has been in contact with relevant organs of the Serbia Football Federation as well as the Nigeria Football Federation and he foresees no stress in pulling though what he said will be a home and away friendly. “But we must be mindful of the FIFA calendar”, he said.
As part of the preparations for the games, he said the Serbia FA, to be led by its president will soon visit Nigeria to tie the loose ends that may serve as drawback to the game and further media releases on the matter will be made as time goes on.
He said the Serbia FA was delaying its visit to Nigeria because a new Ambassador has just been appointed by the Serbian government to Nigeria and he needs to be properly welcomed this week and issues bothering on the economy and socials will then be discussed.
He revealed that Serbia firms and also their Nigerian counterparts are ready to hook into the friendly once both federations have agreed on the modalities.
On the probability of the Super Eagles camping in Serbia ahead of the World Cup, Dr. Gold, said it’s a huge possibility but we won’t run into conclusion until both FAs meet and agree but I know that Russia and Serbia share similar weather conditions and if the potential World champions; Super Eagles are to camp there it will be convenient and also bring them luck