Arsenal will take on Nigeria in a friendly in Abuja on August 5, less than a fortnight before the new Barclays Premier League campaign gets underway. This would be the first time since 1993 that Kanu Nwankwo's former club Arsenal would visit Africa and it is expected to be massive.
'We are delighted to announce that Arsenal Football Club will face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Abuja,' said DanJan Sports promoter David Omigie.
'The NFF have agreed that the country will present a strong side as coach Stephen Keshi continues his development process,' said Omigie.
'The Arsenal manager [Arsene Wenger] will also use this game to showcase his full squad for the 2012/2013 football season.'
Arsenal have a huge followership in Africa, particularly in Nigeria with fans many supporting the club from the days Nwankwo Kanu played for the north London side between 1999 and 2004.
all of dem eagles go play like say dem wan die on top field. una go say i tell una ooh. gunners for life. my name na keneth
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