Nigeria\u2019s<\/a> preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will continue with a training camp and three friendly matches during the June 2025 international window, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The initiative is part of efforts to fine-tune the squad ahead of the crucial qualifiers, which resume in September.<\/p>\n However, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko has not disclosed the identities of the teams the Super Eagles<\/a> will face in the upcoming friendlies.<\/p>\n \u201cWith the training camp and three friendly matches being planned for the team in the June 2025 window, it would certainly provide a platform for the technical crew to reset, mould, and perfect the team in preparation for the continuation of the qualifiers in September 2025 and the mission ahead,\u201d Dikko stated on Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: \u2014 Shehu Dikko (@ShehuDikko) March 26, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Speculation has been rife over Nigeria\u2019s potential opponents.<\/p>\n Russia previously announced an agreement to play the Super Eagles in early June, but the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has neither confirmed nor denied the claim.<\/a><\/p>\n Similarly, reports<\/a> suggest that Nigeria could face arch-rivals Ghana<\/a>, though no official statement has been released.<\/p>\n Another unverified report<\/a> indicates that the Super Eagles might participate in a four-team mini-tournament alongside Ghana, Jamaica, and England<\/a>. However, the NFF has yet to clarify this.<\/p>\n Regardless of the final lineup of opponents, the June friendlies will provide Nigeria\u2019s coaching staff with a valuable opportunity to refine tactics and strengthen the squad before the decisive qualifying fixtures.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Despite recent setbacks, Dikko has reassured fans that Nigeria remains in the race for a place at the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n The Super Eagles endured a frustrating 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in their last qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, conceding a late equaliser that left them six points behind group leaders South Africa with just four matches remaining.<\/p>\n Dikko sympathised with the team, acknowledging that the result did not reflect their dominance.<\/p>\n \u201cNot the result Nigeria wanted and desperately craved. Football sometimes can be brutal as it\u2019s still a rude shock that the @NGSuperEagles dominated play for the entire 90 minutes of the match, created over 42 attacking plays in the opponent\u2019s box with over 10 clear and decent chances to score (which on a good day could have easily been goals) and gave very little opening to the opponents, yet ended up drawing the match!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Super Eagles head coach, \u00c9ric Chelle, and his agent, Sidibe, held a private meeting today with the Chairman of the National Sports Commission @NatSportsComm<\/a> to strategize for the future of the team.<\/p>\n Better days ahead. pic.twitter.com\/3FkG7w6rRz<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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