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Nigeria to play Mali in AAG women qualifier

Xinhua, April 2, 2015 Adjust font size:

Nigeria and Mali will play the final qualifying round fixture for the 11th All-Africa Games (AAG) Women Football on April 10 at the Abuja National Stadium, an official said on Wednesday.

Mohammed Sanusi, Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) said, "The Confederation of African Football ( CAF), organizers of the Men and Women events of the AAG, had already permitted the association to host the match within the period April 10 and April 12."

Meanwhile, a full house has been recorded in the Falcons' camp in Abuja as the African champions prepare for the crucial return leg.

A win would guarantee the victorious team a place in women's football event of the AAG, scheduled for Congo-Brazzaville from Sept. 3 to Sept. 18.

Both sides had drawn 1-1 in the first leg game in Bamako about two weeks ago. Endite