Ghana seeking new friendly opponents after FIFA stops game with Nigeria

World Football Governing Body (FIFA) has cancelled the proposed international friendly between the Nigeria's Super Eagles and the Black Stars of Ghana this month in London.

FIFA said it is against its regulations which state that no country should play two games across two continents in three days.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had earlier announced that the Super Eagles would play Bolivia on the 26th of this month in Uyo, and then take on the Black Stars on 29th in London.

This means that Ghana's Football Association can now consider proposals from other nations who are interested in playing the Black Stars on the said date.

Ghana has the option to play all two matches during the FIFA free window next month either in Europe or Asia. 

The Black Stars finished second at the just ended 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea after losing 9-8 on penalties to new African champions, Cote d'Ivoire.

The Super Eagles, on the other hand, were seeking to use the game against their sworn rivals to kick-start their preparations for the 2017 National Cup qualifiers.

TIMES