ESPN To Broadcast Game; Venezuela Squad Hit By Injuries
Media giants ESPN has secured the rights to broadcast Wednesday's exhibition game <span style=""></span>between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Venezuela National Team, nicknamed <i>The Burgundy. <br /><br /></i>A large number of Nigerian and Venezuelan supporters are expected at <span style="">Marlins Park, Miami to witness the encounter that serves as a tune - up game for both countries.<br /><br />The
Nigeria selection led by Coach Stephen Keshi will use the friendly to
fine-tune strategies ahead of the 2013 African Cup in South Africa while
the South Americans have a difficult Brazil 2014 qualifying group to
navigate.<br /><br />Meanwhile, two players originally in </span><i>The Burgundy </i>squad, won't be making the trip to the United States as a results of injuries. <br /><br />Young Boys striker Josef Martinez and Panachaiki, Greece midfielder Francisco Pol got injured while on club assignment and have been replaced by Fernando Aristeguieta(Caracas Football Club) and Hamburg's Tomás Rincón.<br /><br /><i>Photo Credit: goodlogo.com</i><br />
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