International Friendly: NFF Confirms New Kick-Off Time For Super Falcons, Green Ladies’ Clash

International Friendly: NFF Confirms New Kick-Off Time For Super Falcons, Green Ladies’ Clash

Precious Oham 

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced a change of the kick-off time for Tuesday’s international friendly between the Super Falcons and Algeria’s Green Ladies, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

According to the NFF, the clash, which is expected to be held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, will now commence at 2 pm, as against the earlier-advertised 4 pm.

The NFF explained on Sunday that the Algerian delegation has opted to commence their return journey on Tuesday night.

“This has necessitated us moving the match forward to finish the encounter early for them to prepare for their movement to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos for their return trip aboard Qatar Airways,” NFF’s Head of International Competitions, Dayo Enebi Achor, said.

The two international friendlies were put together by the Nigeria Football Federation to help the rebuilding process of the Super Falcons following a below-par performance at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France this summer and the departure of American gaffer Randy Waldrum.

Two magnificent goals by Captain Rasheedat Ajibade earned the Falcons a 2-0 win over the Algerians on Saturday. A good number of home-based professionals, including former U17 stars Miracle Usani, Chioma Olise and Goodness Osigwe showed great promise in an entertaining encounter at the Remo Stars Training Complex in Ikenne-Remo.