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Super eagles Skipper Mikel John Obi has assured that the Super Eagles will be at their best for the prestige international friendly match against England on June 2nd 2018 at the famous Wembley stadium.
Speaking to thenff.com, the midfielder who recently clocked 31years said there will be no option for the three –time African champions other than to give their best.
“The match comes up two weeks before Nigeria's first match at the FIFA World Cup. It will be a big occasion and a big match for both teams as we both look forward to our respective first matches in Russia.
Mikel says England is a special place for him having spent so many years playing there. He said the Super Eagles are already talking to themselves ahead of the game.”
Nigeria will take on Croatia in their first match at the 21st FIFA World Cup finals at the Kaliningrad Stadium on Saturday, 16th June before games against Iceland (Volgograd; 22nd June) and Argentina (Saint Petersburg; 26th June) in Group D.
England will play their first match against Tunisia (Volgograd; 18th June) before matches against Panama (Nizhny Novgorod; 24th June) and Belgium (Kaliningrad; 28thJune) in Group G.
Already ticketsfor the England/Nigeria match are selling, with the lowest going for 35 pounds sterling.
There are also tickets for 70 pounds, 55 pounds and 45 pounds.
Concessions are available for students, persons under the age of 16 and senior citizens, with 10 pounds off their preferred ticket.
No tickets would be sold on match day at the Wembley Stadium, while urging Nigerian fans to buy the ‘Away Tickets’ on www.thefa.com/nigeriatickets.
