NFF has confirmed the Super Eagles will be playing 5
different countries in friendly games as part of its preparation for Russia
2018 World Cup.
Jairo Pachon, NFF’s official match agent says, these games
are planned to get the Super Eagles familiar with the playing pattern of their
World Cup opponents.
"We've worked closely with the coach and the great
support of the NFF to finalise these games," Pachon told BBC Sport.
"Coach (Rohr) stressed the importance of playing teams
with a similar style to their World Cup opposition and we've got two going to
Russia from eastern Europe.
"The game against DR Congo in May will afford the fans,
media and everyone the opportunity to see the Super Eagles play before they fly
out to Europe to conclude preparations," Pachon added.
Details of Nigeria World Cup friendlies
The Super Eagles will be making its sixth appearance at the
World Cup and hope to make it count this time. Towards achieving this goal, the
country has lined-up some friendly games and the details are given below.
i. Nigeria vs Poland
The first friendly would be between the Super Eagles and
Poland. The match will be played on March 23, 2018, in Poland.
ii. Nigeria vs Serbia
The Super Eagles game with the Serbian team would be the
second World Cup preparation match for the Nigerian team. The match would be
played in the United Kingdom and the proposed date is March 27, 2018.
iii. Nigeria vs DR Congo
After playing two friendly matches in March 2018, the Super
Eagles will return to Nigeria to have encounter with DR Congo at the Abuja
National Stadium.
The game is planned for May 28, 2017.
iv. Nigeria vs England
On June 2, 2018, the Super Eagles will be playing the Three
Lions in a friendly game at the Wembley Stadium, London.
v. Nigeria vs Czech Republic
Lastly, the Super Eagles will get down with the Czech
Republic on June 6, 2018 in Austria. This game will be used conclude the whole
World Cup preparation.