Super Eagles Set to Face Possible Cancellation of Venezuela and Colombia Matches

After the Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, their scheduled international friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia might not go on.

After defeating the Benin Republic’s Cheetahs 4-0 on Tuesday, the club reportedly secured their spot in the playoffs.

The Super Eagles were supposed to play Venezuela on November 14 and then play Colombia in a friendly four days later. But now that Nigeria is getting ready to take on more difficult opposition in the playoffs, both games might potentially be canceled.

According to the most recent schedule, Éric Chelle’s team will play Gabon on Thursday, November 13 in the playoff semi-final. The victor of Cameroon and DR Congo will face the Super Eagles in the championship game if they overcome the Panthers.

Nigeria Football Federation officials are anticipated to make an official announcement shortly to clarify whether the friendly will proceed or be canceled so that the team may concentrate entirely on the playoff campaign.

It has been claimed that Watford has withdrawn from negotiations to re-sign Emmanuel Dennis, a forward from Nigeria.

After mutually agreeing to leave Nottingham Forest in August, the 27-year-old has been without a club. In recent weeks, he has been training with Watford in the hopes of signing a deal with the Championship team.

Watford reportedly had a change of heart after reportedly being prepared to offer Dennis an 18-month contract.

The Hornets may reevaluate the move when the transfer window reopens in January, according to The Watford Observer.

Watford supporters are familiar with Dennis because he played with the team in 2021–2022, then returned on loan in January 2024.