Super Eagles may not play friendly games in September

Organisers are working around the clock to make sure the Tremendous Eagles get pleasant video games throughout the September window, particularly in opposition to World Cup-bound opponents however face a problem 

After lacking out on the 2022 World Cup, the Tremendous Eagles wish to make each window rely regardless, with friendlies anticipated to return up in September.

That plan might have hit the roadblocks in response to an official near the state of affairs.

The highest supply solely revealed to Soccernet that there are efforts being made to get the Tremendous Eagles busy for the interval. He, nevertheless, added that CAF’s unpredictability makes scheduling harder.

The supply revealed that CAF might organise one thing throughout the interval and that has restricted how far the organisers have gone in making certain Nigeria get a recreation.

One other issue he revealed they’re going through is the congested nature of the interval. He mentioned no European workforce will likely be accessible for the interval as they’ll be taking part in the UEFA Nations League.

He added that till CAF reveals the September window to be formally free, the Tremendous Eagles will not be taking part in any video games as they’ve had a distasteful expertise previously.

Classes learnt – CAF can’t be trusted

The supply instructed Soccernet that that they had labored to organise 4 pleasant matches for the Tremendous Eagles in June till CAF determined to play two AFCON qualifiers throughout the interval.

He mentioned that absence of a transparent calendar makes planning tough and the Nigerian nationwide workforce will not be taking part in any video games, no less than for now, till CAF declares it’s a free window for the varied nationwide groups.

Recall that Nigeria confronted Sierra Leone and São Tomé and Principé in June, days after the Nigerians had misplaced in straight pleasant matches within the US to Mexico and Ecuador.

The Tremendous Eagles had been initially billed to face Guinea Bissau in double-header qualifying clashes however the video games have since been postponed following CAF’s choice to postpone the 2023 AFCON to 2024.