For fear of being attacked by Boko Haram, El Verde, the national team of Bolivia have cancelled their friendly match with Nigeria, previously scheduled for 26th March in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
“Armed conflict and the tense political situation in Nigeria forced our withdrawal,” said President of the Bolivian Football Federation, Carlos Chavez.
Commenting on the cancellation, the authorities in Nigeria said they were shocked by the decision, because they had already put everything in place to ensure a hitch-free game.
The game had been publicised as one in which Nigeria’s Captain and goalkeeper Vinent Enyeama would have earned his 100th cap for the country.
The 32-year-old had been named in the 28-man squad selected by Super Eagles assistant coach, Daniel Amokachi.
The withdrawal of the El Verde means that Enyeama would have to wait until Nigeria’s friendly against South Africa on 29th March before earning his landmark 100th cap.
Other players named in the squad against Bolivia include, Brown Ideye, Anthony Ujah, Aalesund defender, Akeem Latifu; Watford striker, Odion Ighalo and Belgian club Gent Moses Simon.
