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Nigeria Cancels US Friendlies to Focus Fully on 2026 World Cup Qualification
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Nigeria Cancels US Friendlies to Focus Fully on 2026 World Cup Qualification

Nigeria has cancelled its planned international friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia to focus entirely on the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff qualifiers. The decision by the Nigeria Football Federation underscores a renewed sense of purpose as the Super Eagles aim to redeem themselves after missing the 2022 World Cup. For fans across Africa, it’s a sign of serious intent — prioritising competition over spectacle.

95News10/21/2025