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International friendly: Brazil begin preparations for Super Eagles clash

Five-time world champions Brazil have started preparations for Sunday’s international friendly against Nigeria.

Roberto Firmino’s ninth-minute strike was erased by Famara Diedhiou’s penalty late in the first half as the South Americans were held to a 1-1 draw by Senegal on Thursday.

They face three-time African champions, Nigeria on Sunday as they continue their build-up for 2022 Fifa World Cup qualification campaign.

Coach Tite’s team went through their drills at National Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.

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Nigeria are facing Brazil for the second time ever at senior level, with their first meeting in 2003 ending in a 3-0 defeat at National Stadium, Abuja.

The tie is expected to strengthen Gernot Rohr’s side for November’s Africa Cup of Nations qualification fixtures with Benin Republic and Lesotho.

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