Super Eagles Cancel Friendlies to Focus on World Cup Playoffs
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have opted to cancel friendly matches against Venezuela, Colombia, and the United States in order to concentrate on the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officially announced the decision, citing the crucial playoff window falling within the scheduled dates of the friendlies.
The NFF emphasized that the team's primary objective is to secure a spot in the World Cup and that all efforts will be directed towards preparation for the playoff battles, starting with a clash against Gabon in November 2025.
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