Northern Ireland to face Norway in February friendly

Nigel Worthington

Nigel Worthington applauds his players during the game against Slovenia

Northern Ireland will face Norway in an international friendly at Windsor Park on 29 February next.

Norway are currently joint 11th in the Fifa World Rankings with Italy.

The Norwegians currently top Group H in the qualifying campaign for Euro 2012 after earning three wins and a draw in their opening four games.

Norway have already earned a home win over Portugal in the group and they are currently three points ahead the Portuguese and Denmark.