In a strategic move to bolster their AFCON preparations, Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Colombia in an international friendly this November as part of a US tour designed to test the team against diverse football styles. The match, scheduled for New York's Citi Field, forms part of a crucial buildup that reflects the growing globalized nature of international football preparation.
Key Points:
- Nigeria will play Colombia on November 18 at Citi Field in New York
- The friendly precedes another match against Venezuela in Houston on November 14
- Both games serve as vital preparation for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco
- Colombia will face New Zealand before confronting the Super Eagles
- Coach Eric Chelle's side first has World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin
- The US location provides neutral venue conditions for both teams
- These matches offer opportunities to test tactics against South American opposition
Sources: Completesports.com
