Atletico Madrid Hit Nigeria Ahead of Invitational Friendly Game Against Super Eagles

By Admin Uefa Europa Cup champions, Atletico Madrid players arrive Uyo for friendly with Super Eagles Atletico Madrid stars land in Uyo for friendly against Super Eagles are Fernando Torres, Gabi, Jan Oblak and others notable players of the Spanish team. Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid arrived Uyo Monday evening to honour the invitational friendly against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The match will be played at the Godswill Akpabio stadium on Tuesday, May, 22 where the Nigeria will field a Team B side, against the Rojiblancos. The Atletico superstars that arrived Uyo included, Fernando Torres, Gabi, Jan Oblak, Thomas Partey, Kevin Gameiro and the likes. Atletico Madrid players arrive Uyo for friendly with Super Eagles Diego Simeone in Uyo. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was also welcomed by Nigerians at the international airport when their plane landed. Simeone's side confirmed their second place finish La Liga following a 2-2 draw with visiting Eibar at the Wanda Metropolitano. Atletico Madrid players arrive Uyo for friendly with Super Eagles. Rojiblancos also emerged winners in the Europa League after a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Marseille with Antoine Griezmann scoring a brace. A host of home-based Eagles have been selected by Salisu Yusuf to fly Nigeria's flag against the second best side in La Liga. BSN Sports had earlier reported Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi has arrived Uyo in the Super Eagles final preparation for football showpiece. Gernort Rohr had also released a 30-man provisional which was also reported by BSN Sports as the final 23 will be reportedly announced after the DR Congo match. Credit: Naij.com