NIGERIA, Dec. 2 -- Scheduled for December 14 at the Cairo International Stadium, the match is meant to be a great test for both sides before the continental competition beginning in Morocco December 21.

Officials from the Nigeria Football Federation verified that travel arrangements and logistics for the journey have been confirmed.

Signaling the start of the last selection process ahead of the tournament, the football body also announced the forthcoming release of the provisional squad for AFCON 2025.

From an initial list of forty-two players, head coach Eric Sekou Chelle has already selected twenty-five who will eventually form the final squad for the competition.

Sources knowledgeable with the process said the first list combines e...