The pre-World Cup friendly between Nigeria and Congo DR in May can only be played outside Abuja if National Stadium is not ready, Minister of Sports Solomon Dalung has said.
The Nigeria Football Federation had last week said the Super Eagles would play the game at the Adokiye Amasimaka Stadium.
“We are looking at Port Harcourt if by then we are unable to complete work at the stadium here in Abuja,” Dalung said.
“As you can see here work has gone far. Port Harcourt remains our Plan B to host the farewell game. The ides is for the players to mop up the blessings and prayers of Nigerians.
“As for the team’s preparation, we are comfortable with the plans and government is also comfortable with the fund we requested and I believe all things being equal, we shall get deserved response as at when due.”
Nigeria are in Group D alongside Argentina, Croatia and Iceland at the Russia 2018 World Cup.