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Brazil Olympic football team to play two friendlies

Xinhua, March 1, 2016 Adjust font size:

Brazil's Olympic football team will play two friendlies in March as they prepare for the Olympics this summer.

Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced Monday that the side would take on Nigeria and South Africa.

Brazil will play Nigeria on 24 March in Cariacica, before facing South Africa three days later in Maceio.

The squad will be called together for preparations on 20 March, four days prior to the first friendly, with the squad set to be announced on 4 March.

Brazil are looking to win their first Olympic gold medal in football on home soil. Endit