The Super Eagles of Nigeria will go head to head with the La Albiceleste during the next month international break
Nigeria is set to resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June, facing South Africa after drawing their first two games.
Additionally, during the March International break in the United States, the Super Eagles will confront Argentina’s La Albiceleste according to reports from Soccernet.ng
Ranked 28th in the latest FIFA national team rankings, Nigeria will encounter a familiar opponent on foreign soil, marking their return to football action since the AFCON 2023 final loss to Ivory Coast.
In a stunning turn of events, Lionel Messi’s Argentina secured victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosted in Qatar, claiming the top spot in FIFA’s latest national team rankings.
Details of the Clash
The upcoming clash between Argentina and Nigeria was officially confirmed, with details posted on the Argentine Football Association’s social media handle.
The Nigeria vs. Argentina game was initially slated for China, but discontent among fans arose due to Lionel Messi’s recent controversies with Inter Miami. Messi was expected to participate in a game during the club’s tour in China but was sidelined due to injury. His subsequent appearance in another game sparked dissatisfaction among his Chinese fanbase, leading to the relocation of the match to the United States, scheduled for March 26th.
Nigeria and Argentina have a history of encounters, having been drawn into the same FIFA World Cup group between 2010 and 2018. In their previous World Cup meetings, the Super Eagles played to a goalless draw in 2010, while La Albiceleste secured victories in 2014 and 2018.
