This weekend Nigerian football fans are in for a treat as Manchester United and Portsmouth play a one-off friendly in the capital Abuja.
But while the popularity of the Premiership grows, it seems to be at the expense of the Nigerian domestic league.
Observers say the future is bleak for Nigerian football, with all its brightest stars being drawn to Europe, while its own clubs wither and die, watched by fewer and fewer people.
The coach of FC Abuja says the league officials need to change the time of their matches to avoid Premiership fixtures.
"Whenever we play at the same time as an Arsenal game, nobody shows up," says Abdu Maikaba. More...
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