Nigeria's senior men's national team head coach Eric Chelle and captain Wilfred Ndidi are scheduled to address the media on Thursday ahead of Super Eagles' clash with Madagascar.

 The pre-match press conference will take place at 4:30 p.m. at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, the venue for Friday’s encounter.

 The media session will be followed by the three-time African champions' final training session at 5:00 p.m. as preparations for the crucial fixture reach their final stage.

 The training session is expected to give Chelle and his coaching staff an opportunity to make final tactical adjustments and assess the players ahead of the match.

 Chelle and Ndidi are also expected to provide insights into the team’s preparations, the significance of the encounter and West African giants' approach to the Madagascar challenge.

 The Super Eagles will be aiming for a strong performance when they face Madagascar on Friday, with the team seeking a positive result from the encounter.

 Thursday’s final training session will mark the last major preparation before the players shift their full focus to matchday.