Contrary to the stipulation of a letter from the Football Association of Zambia to the Nigeria Football Federation that it will host the second leg of the final round, second leg qualifier of the 11th All-Africa Games in Ndola on April 4, the Confederation of African Football has ruled that the match will go ahead on the weekend of April 10 to 12.
It means the Dream Team have more time to prepare for the showdown at the Levy Nwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, after both teams tied 0-0 in the first leg at the National Stadium, Abuja on Sunday.
Coach Samson Siasia and wards have a job on their hands as the President of the NFF, Amaju Pinnick, has stated in clear terms that the team must qualify for the Men’s Football Tournament of the All-Africa Games slated for Congo-Brazzaville, between September 3 and 18 this year.