The long-awaited international friendly clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the reigning world champions, Argentina, is set to take place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in the United States of America on Tuesday, March 26.
Initially slated for Japan, the friendly was relocated to China due to logistical issues. However, a disagreement between Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Chinese authorities prompted the search for an alternate venue, ultimately leading to Los Angeles being chosen.
In addition to facing Nigeria, La Albiceleste is expected to engage in another friendly fixture against El Salvador in March.
For the Super Eagles, this match will mark their first appearance since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, where they faced the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire. Unfortunately, Nigeria suffered a 2-1 defeat in that encounter.
The Nigerian squad will use this friendly as vital preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, scheduled for June against South Africa and Benin Republic.
The match will be an opportunity for the Super Eagles to fine-tune their tactics and strategies ahead of these crucial qualifiers.
