The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play Cameroon first at home on Friday, September 1 in Uyo before the return leg in Yaoundé on Monday, September 4.

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Ahead of the crucial encounters, Kanu who played in three FIFA World Cup tournaments has urged the Super Eagles to believe.

“I know my team, the Super Eagles can beat the Cameroonian team. I want them to believe they can do it and make sure they do it,” the 41-year-old said in a video shared on the Twitter account of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

“For the fans, the supporters out there please let's get behind them, support them and give them all that they want from us.”

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are aiming to qualify for their fifth FIFA World Cup tournament.

The Super Eagles currently sit top of Group B with six points after victories over Zambia and Algeria. Cameroon are second with two points while Zambia and Algeria are bottom.