President of the South Africa Football Association (SAFA), Danny Jordaan, has confirmed a friendly match between his country and Super Eagles.
Jordaan, while confirming the match on Friday, announced that the match will hold on March 29.
The friendly will be an opportunity for the Eagles to redeem its image, having been denied the opportunity of featuring in the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations by South Africa.
Nigeria forced South Africa to a 2-2 draw during the Nations Cup qualifying match at the Abuja National Stadium to end any chances of the Super Eagles taking part in the tournament.
The friendly is aimed at strengthening relations between the two nations.
“We are happy that Nigeria has accepted the invitation to play our national team. These are two key nations in African football and can lead the way for the improvement of football on this continent,” said Jordaan.
SAFA also confirmed the venue as the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.
Coach Mashaba was unconcerned about facing Nigeria again, saying: “The best will always play the best, it doesn’t matter how many times.”
Furthermore, SAFA disclosed that the Amajimbos would play Mali on the same date and at the same venue ahead of Bafana-Bafana’s encounter against the Super Eagles.
Matches are scheduled to begin at 2pm with Amajimbos taking on Mali and later at 5pm South Africa playing Nigeria.
