The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the cancellation of the Super Eagles’ planned friendly matches against Venezuela and Colombia in the United States, following their qualification for the 2026 World Cup play-offs.

NFF director of communications, Dr Ademola Olajire, said the decision was inevitable after the Super Eagles secured a play-off spot.

The decision was inevitable after Nigeria secured a play-off spot. The friendlies were originally scheduled for November 14 and 18 in Houston, Texas, and New York, respectively.

The matches were part of preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, but now clash with the CAF-organised World Cup qualifying play-offs, which will take place between November 13 and 16 in Morocco.

Nigeria will face Gabon in one of the semi-final fixtures, while Cameroon will face DR Congo in the other.