Nigeria-Charleston Battery game rescheduled for Sunday

The game between Charleston Battery and the Nigerian national team, scheduled for Silverbacks Park on Saturday night, was postponed because rains flooded the field.

The game was rescheduled for 10 a.m. Sunday.

Charleston Battery’s roster features three players who have signed Atlanta United, the MLS expansion franchise scheduled to begin play next season. Also several players from Atlanta United’s academy could play in the game.

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