The Super Eagles will begin their quest for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations this September with fixtures against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
Nigeria has been drawn to face the two West and East African sides as the Confederation of African Football, CAF, kicks off the qualifiers for the 2027 edition of the tournament.
The matches mark the start of Nigeria’s campaign to return to AFCON and compete for the title after missing out on key tournaments in recent years.
The Super Eagles, three-time African champions, will be looking to secure early points in the group to boost their chances of qualification.
CAF is yet to release the full match schedule and venues, but the September window is expected to feature both home and away fixtures for Nigeria.
Football fans across the country will be watching closely as head coach and technical crew begin preparations to assemble the squad for the crucial qualifiers.
The 2027 AFCON will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.