- Nigeria face Cameroon on Thursday, August 31 in Uyo in a crucial World Cup qualifying fixture
- The reverse fixture in Yaoundé will be played on Monday, September 4
- The games are played on a weekday for television purposes, the NFF said
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play their World Cup Qualifier against Cameroon on Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Uyo.
FIFA announced the new date for the game on Friday, July 1 on their official website.
The reverse fixture in Yaoundé has been set for Monday, September 4.
The game in Uyo will come up at 7pm Nigerian time. The Super Eagles media officer Toyin Ibitoye said the game was fixed for a week day to maximize television opportunities.
Cameroon won AFCON 2017
The Super Eagles top African qualifying Group B with six points after two games while Cameroon are second with two points.
Zambia are third on one point with Algeria bottom also on one point.
