All Road lead to Alexandria

OFFICIAL:

Nigeria's #TotalAFCON2019 Group Matches Schedule:

22/06: 🇳🇬 vs. Burundi

26/06: 🇳🇬 vs. Guinea

30/06: 🇳🇬 vs. Madagascar

All group games to be played at the Alexandria Stadium

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