The Super Eagles of Nigeria held their first training session on Tuesday at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo, ahead of their crucial clash against Zambia on Saturday. The three time African Champions had a light workout around their hotel premises in Uyo on Tuesday morning before returning to their respective rooms.
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World Cup Qualifier: Botswana Referee To Officiate Nigeria/Zambia Tie
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says Botswana Referee, Joshua Bondo will handle the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Zambia in Uyo on October 7. In a statement on Wednesday by its Communications Department, NFF said world football-ruling body FIFA appointed Bondo who has 10 years of international experience alongside two of his countrymen.