Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Venezuela in an international friendly in the United States on Friday, November 14, as part of their build-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
The fixture, confirmed by team officials, will be played at a venue yet to be announced. It will provide head coach Eric Chelle an opportunity to fine-tune his squad ahead of Africa’s biggest football tournament.
The clash will rekindle memories of the last time both sides met in Miami in 2012, when Nigeria secured a 3-1 victory courtesy of goals from Brown Ideye, Nosa Igiebor, and Ogenyi Onazi.
For Venezuela, the friendly offers a chance to test their squad against African opposition as they continue preparations for their own competitive fixtures.
Nigeria heads into the game after completing their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in October with crucial matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic. The friendlies will allow Chelle to assess his side’s depth, especially with competition for starting spots heating up.
The Super Eagles are aiming to reclaim AFCON glory in Morocco after finishing runners-up in 2023. Fans will be eager to see how the squad shapes up against a Venezuela team known for its physicality and tactical discipline.
Details on ticket sales and broadcast arrangements are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
