Ukraine announce Wales friendly

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The Ukraine Football Federation announces that the country will host Wales in a friendly in March.
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Last Updated: Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 07:39 UK

The Ukraine Football Federation have announced that they will host Wales in a friendly ahead of the European Championships this summer.

The Welsh FA previously confirmed that they were trying to agree the fixture as a key preparation for their competitive encounter with Russia at the tournament in France.

In a statement, the UFF said that it would host Chris Coleman's side on Monday, March 28 in Kiev.

Wales are also expected to play Northern Ireland in a friendly in Cardiff on Thursday, March 24.

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