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The much anticipated international friendly between the Super Eagles and world champions Argentina initially scheduled to hold in China has gotten a new venue.
The friendly earlier slated for a Chinese stadium was cancelled following discord between Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Chinese authorities.
However, the match will now be played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, United States of America, on Tuesday, March 26.
It will be the Super Eagles’ first outing since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final against the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire.
Nigeria and Argentina have met eight times in the past, with the latter recording six wins.
The Super Eagles have defeated La Albiceleste twice.
The West Africans will use the game to prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers coming up in June against South Africa and Benin Republic.