Confederation:
CAF
 
Star Players:
Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Mikel John Obi
 
Best World Cup Finish:
Second Round (1994, 1998)
 
Current FIFA Ranking:
20
 
Strengths:
Solid spine in midfield and attack
 
Weaknesses:
Defensive issues, underachievement
 
Fans:
Loyal and expectant
 
More On :  Botswana, Nigeria, Zambia
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Nigeria will play friendly games against Africa Cup of Nations participants Botswana and Zambia on November 12 and 15.

Even though the team is without a coach at the moment, having sacked Samson Siasia last Friday, the Nigeria Football Federation is expected to name a new trainer before the next round of matches.

The Super Eagles are expected to host Botswana in the northern city of Kaduna and Zambia in Benin City, in the south.

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The team will be moving away from its traditional Abuja home in order to give fans a feeling of ownership of their national squad. The Abuja stadium has experienced a lack of enthusiasm in terms of attendance.

The NFF expects that the friendly matches will help the Super Eagles maintain a respectable ranking ahead of the Fifa draws for the 2014 World Cup.

Nigeria are expected to have a new coach in the coming days.
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