The Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Black Stars of Ghana will renew their rivalry at the West African Football Union (WAFU) Nations Cup.
The Draw Ceremony for the tournament meant for senior national teams in the sub –region took place at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra on Thursday, with NFF’s Director of Competitions, Ayobola Oyeyode, representing Nigeria.
The competition is scheduled for Sept. 9 to Sept. 24, and teams are expected to feature wholly home –based professionals.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in Group A alongside host nation Ghana, Gambia Siera Leone, Guinea Bissau, Mauritania Mali and Guinea.
The tournament involves a unique format that will see teams play single games before proceeding to the quarter finals.
All the teams in Group A will play in Takoradi, the twin city of Sekondi.
The Super Eagles are drawn to play their first match against Sierra Leone.
Group B will compete in Cape Coast. 2015 African champions Cote d’Ivoire headline the pool that also has Senegal, Burkina Faso and Benin Republic, with Liberia, Niger Republic, Togo and Cape Verde also involved.
WAFU Draw
GROUP A
Ghana Vs The Gambia
Nigeria Vs Sierra Leone
Mali Vs Mauritania
Guinea Vs Guinea Bissau
GROUP B
Senegal Vs Liberia
Burkina Faso Vs Niger Republic
Cote d’Ivoire Vs Togo
Benin Republic Vs Cape Verde.
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