The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the Super Eagles will play two international friendlies before the crunch Nations cup qualifier against South Africa next month.
The three time African champions will face Corsica at the Stade Francois Coty in Ajaccio on Friday May 26 and then play the Hawks of Togo six days later at the Stade La Foret in Paris.
Chief Coach Salisu Yusuf will lead the home based contingent to France next monday.
Meanwhile Technical adviser Gernot Rohr has called up Belgium based forward Henry Onyekuru to replace Austria Wien striker Olanrewaju Kayode who is being held back by club engagement.
Nigeria play South Africa in the opening match of Group E of the 2019 Nations cup qualifier on June 10 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state.
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