Villa win, Berger prepare

May 01, 2001

Nigeria's representatives in the African Champions Cup Julius Berger have asked that their two league games be postponed ahead of the second round match against SC Villa of Uganda on May 12, an official said.

By Vision Reporter and AFP Villa 1 Chicago 0 Nigeria's representatives in the African Champions Cup Julius Berger have asked that their two league games be postponed ahead of the second round match against SC Villa of Uganda on May 12, an official said. "We have asked the Nigeria Football Association to excuse us from our resheduled match against El-Kanemi on Wednesday and our home game against Nationale this weekend. This is to allow us concentrate on our Champions Cup game in Uganda," Berger coach Tunde Disu told AFP. "It's crucial we avoid injuries and any other distractions," he added. Julius Berger are now placed ninth on the 16-team Nigerian first division table with 33 points from 22 matches. r SC Villa beat Chicago 1-0 to lift the May Day Cup last night. Ends

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