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International Friendlies: Super Eagles to play Venezuela, Colombia in USA

International Friendlies: Super Eagles to play Venezuela, Colombia in USA

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the Super Eagles will play two high-profile international friendlies in the United States during the November 2025 FIFA window.

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According to NFF’s FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodata Sport, the Super Eagles will face Venezuela on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Shell Stadium in Houston, Texas, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm local time.

Four days later, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the three-time African champions will take on Colombia’s Los Cafeteros at Citi Field Stadium in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York. The match will kick off at 8pm Eastern Time (1am Wednesday, 19 November in Nigeria).

The Super Eagles last toured the United States in the summer of 2022, when they played Mexico at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, losing 2-1, with Cyriel Dessers scoring Nigeria’s goal.

Days later, they also faced Ecuador in New Jersey, narrowly losing by a single goal.

Anthony Nlebem

Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.

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