Eagles test matches to be played behind closed doors

 

The Super Eagles two test matches in Dubai will not be open to both the public and media, SCORENigeria has been told.

The team’s preparations for the 2023 AFCON supervised by coach Jose Peseiro have been shrouded in secrecy.

The first game will be against a team based in Dubai, where the Eagles have set up training camp this week preparatory to the AFCON, which kicks off in Cote d’Ivoire next Saturday.

This match will be played Sunday.

The second match will be against fellow AFCON finalists Guinea, which will be played Monday.

Officials said both games will kick off by 4pm local time, which is 1pm in Nigeria as the UAE is three hours ahead.