The Cranes have replaced Bolivia, who pulled out of playing the Super Eagles because of security fears ahead of the country’s presidential election.
It has been confirmed that Uganda will play Nigeria at the Uyo Stadium on Wednesday.
After Bolivia opted out, the Nigeria Football Federation told Goal that the NFF has concluded plans for the nation to face the Super eagles.
A member of the governing body said: “I am happy to tell you that the March 26th, 2015 FIFA date will be utilised after all. We have concluded plans with and also sealed all necessary terms regarding the match with the national team of Uganda for a friendly against the Super Eagles on Wednesday, March 25, 2015.
“The leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation is not happy with the way Bolivia bungled the already sealed plans for a friendly match against the Super Eagles. We are also considering legal implications relating to this friendly since the NFF did not breach the contract.
“We are looking at how we can get fair judgment on the matter from Fifa since we have spent a lot of money on preparations and logistics regarding the execution of the match.
“But we are happier that the Eagles will play against Uganda in Uyo on that Fifa free day. But all arrangements concerning the Eagles’ friendly against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa remain the same and preparations are in full gear for that."
The game will be played on the Wednesday rather than Thursday to allow fans to travel ahead of the presidential elections.
“We don’t want people to have travelling problems since there will be only one day, which is Friday, before the election on Saturday, March 28 for people to return to their respective bases from Uyo. This is the reason why we opted for Wednesday so that fans will be afforded at least two days to do so."
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