Next Super Eagles Friendlies are Against Congo and Cameroon

The Super Eagles of Nigeria has landed new friendly matches which will see the team face Congo first on the 8th of October, then play Cameroon 3 days later, with both matches being played in Belgium.

The Super Eagles will be are set to face either Djibouti or Swaziland in the next round of the qualifiers, and coach Sunday Oliseh believes the friendlies will help get the team ready for their next set of competitive matches.

“The coach believes these two matches will give him an opportunity to access his squad and put them in shape ahead of the World Cup qualifiers,” NFF spokesman Ademola Olajire told BBC Sport.

“With the matches being played in Europe on Fifa official dates against strong opposition, it will enable Mr Oliseh to test his team thoroughly.

“The majority of the players are playing in Europe, making it easier for them to travel to Belgium for these matches.”

The team also face Egypt in the African Nations Cup qualifiers, and the NFF is also planning a match to prepare the team.

NFF President has also said that “We are working on a friendly against Tunisia or Algeria before the game against Egypt,”.