Following a commendable performance in the recent African Nations Championship, where they were unfortunately eliminated in the group stage, Mauritania’s national football team is deemed to be on the right track, as stated by their coach, Patrice Neveu. With this progress in mind, the FFRIM (Mauritanian Football Federation) is actively seeking options to arrange a friendly match on the upcoming FIFA international date.
For the past month, two countries have been considered as potential opponents for Mauritania in a friendly encounter to be held in Nouakchott. Leading the list is Niger, which has expressed interest in this match since last year, following discussions with Mauritanian officials. However, Togo has also entered the picture, aiming to secure this opportunity, especially considering it will be the only available international date before the commencement of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Mauritania, aware of the importance of preparations for the upcoming qualifiers, is eager not to miss this chance. Negotiations between the involved parties are reportedly progressing positively, and a final decision is expected to be reached by next week at the latest. The identity of Mauritania’s opponent for the friendly match will soon be confirmed, providing crucial preparation for their future campaigns.
