FIFA gives nod for Nigeria, Argentina game

World football governing body, FIFA, has given approval for the international friendly between Nigeria and Argentina to take place in Krasnodar, Russia on Tuesday, November 14.

According to a statement released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday, the approval was contained in a letter addressed to Aleksandr Alaev, general secretary of Football Union of Russia, and signed by Christian Unger, FIFA’s director of competitions.

“FIFA would like to thank you for complying with the Regulations Governing International Matches by submitting the relevant information and authorisations for the following tier 1 international match: Argentina Vs Nigeria, Krasnodar Stadium, Krasnodar, 14 November 2017,” the statement dated October 31, 2017 said.

“In accordance with article 7 of the regulations, FIFA is happy to provide official authorisation for this men’s tier 1 international match.

“Please note that this authorisation is conditional upon FIFA receiving details of the referees who will officiate in the stated match.

“We will confirm authorisation once the referee details have been received and checked. We would like to remind you that only referees included in the 2017 FIFA Refereeing Lists can officiate in an international “A” match.

“We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that in accordance with article 12 of the Regulations Governing International Matches, your association is required to ensure that a completed association report, list of players for both teams and the referee report are submitted to FIFA within 48 hours of each international “A” match.”