Arsenal Tackles: Super Eagles of Nigeria August 5 in Abuja

Arsenal FC of the English premiership will on August 5, 2012 in Abuja play Nigeria's Super Eagles in a pre-season match.
According to Mr.David Omigie of DanJan Sports, the match promoter this will be the first time Arsenal will play in Nigeria soil.

Arsenal FC usually hosts an annual pre-season tournament at the Emirates Stadium, but this year they had to postpone the pre-season tournament due the 2012 London Olympics.
Arsenal FC last visited Africa during its tour to South Africa in July 1993."
Arsenal is returning to Africa as a result of the fantastic support which exists for the team, not only in Nigeria, but across the entire continent."
So leaving Nigeria Arsenal will then conclude its pre-season tour in China and Malaysia in July.
DanJan Sports said tickets for the match will be on sale from 4 July.
Arsenal FC you are welcome to Nigeria, Gunners for Life!