Uyo to Play Host to Nigeria-Brazil Friendly in March

Nigeria will host five-time champions Brazil in

friendly on March 29 at the brand-new Akwa ibom International Stadium, Uyo.

Akwa Ibom

Akpabio

gathered at the imposing edifice in his opening speech during

inauguration ceremony.

Governor Akpabio added: “I have been directed by the NFF to tell you that Brazil will field the full complement of its stars for the match, including Barcelona star Neymar.”Neymar Cameroon at the 2014 World Cup. Th Barca Star is Expected in Uyo Next Yea Image: Getty.

The only meeting between both nations at full international level came in 2003 in another friendly, when the 2014 World Cup hosts- composed of a second-string side- thrashed Nigeria 3-0 in Abuja.

NFF president Amaju Pinnick also told reporters

collaboration with its match agents, is planning further international friendlies for the Super Eagles.

The Akwa

Wednesday,

venue for the final 2015 Africa Cup of nations

Nigeria

Africa.