International Friendly: Brazil Release Squad For Nigeria Showdown

Brazil has released the will face the Nigeria’s Super Eagles in an international friendly match in Singapore on October 13th.

The Brazillian coach, Tite named a killer squad which include Neymar, Roberto Firmino and Gabriel Jesus.

Both teams last met in 2003 at the opening of the Abuja National Stadium. The South Americans won the game 3-0.

Ahead of the match, Brazil coach Tite also listed veteran defender Dani Alves as part of the side to face Nigeria.

Also included in the side are Richarlison, Everton, Gabriel Barbosa, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro.

Read Also: International Friendly: Super Eagles Of Nigeria To Play Brazil

Brazil squad Vs Nigeria
Below is the list of players for Brazil’s clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria for October 13th, 2019:

Goalkeepers: Ederson, Waverton, Santos

Defenders: Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro, Danillo, Dani Alves, Renan Lodi, Eder Militao, Rodrigo Ciao

Midfielders: Casemiro, Fabinho, Phillipe Coutinho, Arthur, Lucas Paqueta, Matheus Henrique

Forwards: Neymar, Roberto Firmino, Richarlison, Everton, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Barbosa

Meanwhile, the Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr had wanted to play an African team after the clash with Ukraine as part of preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in November.

However, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said it could not pass up the chance of playing with Brazil.

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