The Super Eagles of Nigeria are one of the countries participating in the 2018 World Cup which will hold in Russia.

Preparations have already kicked off for Russia 2018 as the Super Eagles faced Argentina in a friendly game during the last international break.

According to Pinnick, the NFF will ensure that the Super Eagles will have five friendly games against top oppositions to prepare them for the 2018 World Cup.

“We are looking at minimum of playing five top class friendlies before the World Cup proper,” Pinick told Sportsmax on Cool FM Abuja.

“We are looking at countries that are above us in the ranking and countries that are in the top 10 of world football ranking and countries that are in the World Cup as well.”

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Pinnick added that the NFF have approached ‘at least’ five countries for friendly games.

“We have also made approaches to some countries; some are willing to play us, while some are reluctant to play Nigeria.

“For example, I spoke with my Russian counterpart to have us play against Russia, but he said that maybe after the World Cup.”

The Super Eagles beat Argentina 4-2 in a friendly game played on Tuesday, November 24.