Monday, September 16, 2013

Nigeria To Face Ethiopia in Final Round of Brazil 2014 World Cup Qualifier


Nigeria will visit Ethiopia in October for the final round of the world cup qualifier. The reigning African champions will face the Walia Eagles in a 2 legged-match up to decide one of the 5 countries that will fly Africa's flag in Brazil.

Nigeria avoided the likes of other heavyweights like Egypt, Cameroun and Senegal who were in pot 2.

However West African neighbours, Ghana got a tough draw with North African power house, Egypt.

Burkina Faso are going to play Algeria. 

Tunisia match up against Cameroon, while Ivory Coast will slug it out with the Teranga Lions of Senegal.

Below are the drawn games;
Ivory Coast v Senegal
Ethiopia v Nigeria
Tunisia v Cameroon
Ghana v Egypt
Burkina Faso v Algeria

11-15 October 2013: 1st leg

15- 19 November 2013: 2nd leg

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