The Flying Eagles will take on fellow qualifiers Australia in a warm-up game today as part of their preparations for the 2025 U20 World Cup in Chile.
The match will kick off by 3pm Nigerian time (11am local time) at Rancagua City in Chile.
The Flying Eagles will also play a second warm-up game against hosts Chile three days later.
Norway-based midfielder Daniel Daga is the only player yet to join the squad in Chile.
Nigeria will open their World Cup campaign on September 29 against Norway.
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