Former Super Eagles forward and Tanzania Head coach Emmanuel Amunike says he is interested in the Tafia Stars taking on the Nigeria Super Eagles in a friendly encounter before the 2019 AFCON in Egypt.

In a chat with brila.net, Amunike said Tanzania does not have countries to play build-up games in preparation for the Afcon in Egypt and will be glad to face the Eagles.

Meanwhile, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will test their resilience against the national teams of Zimbabwe and Senegal in pre-AFCON 2019 friendly matches in June.

This was revealed in a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation.

The Super Eagles, who are three-time African champions, will commence camping in Asaba, capital of Delta State on June 2. This is ahead of the clash with the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on Saturday, June 8.

The former Barcelona forward further stressed that the Tafia stars Tanzania is open to facing the Nigeria Super Eagles in a friendly match.