Super Eagles to play two top friendlies in June ahead of 2018 World Cup qualifiers

Super Eagles is set to play friendlies in London in June as they shift their focus to qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup after missing out on AFCON 2017. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has picked London to host two grade A friendly matches.

NFF president, Amaju Pinnick disclosed recently that the federation would use the next two FIFA windows in June to unite players ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The NFF has reportedly employed a top agent to find two big footballing nations that will face the Super Eagles.

“One obvious thing is that the two friendly matches are slated for London in June. We have opened discussions with some top European countries for the two FIFA window dates and I am convinced that they are responding positively.'' a source told Vanguard. "The choice of London for the friendly matches is because it is centrally located and the federation will not find it difficult to assemble the players.