International friendly
England v Nigeria
London, England
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Kick-off is at 18:15 (CAT)
England are at home hoping to claim a win as they host Nigeria in an
international friendly ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Saturday June 2 at Wembley Stadium, kick-off at 18:15 (CAT).
The Three Lions are heading to the global showpiece on the back of two friendlies against two European powerhouses.
Gareth Southgate’s men drew 1-1 against Italy in March and then managed to beat the Netherlands 1-0 in a friendly.
Heading to this clash against the Super Eagles, the English side will want to keep winning to ensure they are confident when the World Cup starts.
They are in Group G in Russia against the likes of Belgium, Tunisia and Panama and will start against the Carthage Eagles on June 18.
For the West Africans, they are fresh from a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Monday tie played at home.
Coach Gernot Rohr’s men lost 4-2 to Argentina, 2-0 to Serbia as well as beating Poland 1-0 as they build-up to the biggest football spectacle in Russia.
In their Group D assignments, they will face the Argentines, Croatia and Iceland as they will want to reach the knockout stages this year.
Form Guide:
England: DWDDW
Nigeria: DLWLW
Head-to-Head:
Matches: 2
England: 1
Nigeria: 0
Draws: 1
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