The much-anticipated international friendly clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the reigning world champions, Argentina, has been canceled, dealing a blow to football fans eager for the showdown.
Reports indicate that the cancellation stemmed from logistical challenges, specifically the tight timeframe to secure visas for the Nigerian delegation.
Initially slated to be held in China, the venue was shifted to the United States due to a dispute between Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Chinese authorities.
With this development, Argentina will now face Costa Rica instead of the Super Eagles, adding another fixture against El Salvador to their schedule in March.
Meanwhile, Nigeria finds itself in the position of needing to seek out alternative opponents as they gear up for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic scheduled for June.
