Arsenal are planning a 2012 pre-season tour of Nigeria after the club confirmed that they will not be hosting the Emirates Cup next summer.
The Gunners have traditionally hosted a tournament at the Emirates Stadium, but they opted to postpone the event for a year because of the London Olympics.
As a result, delegates from Arsenal have visited Nigeria to inspect facilities and discuss the potential tour with members of the Nigerian Football Federation.
"This visit, I want to observe, will definitely provide a strong platform for a much better relationship between the English Premier League and the Nigeria Premier League," said Musa Amadu, acting secretary general of the NFF.
"Incidentally, the NPL is just returning firmly to its feet after protracted crisis and will welcome tips and suggestions on how to re-position powerfully for the upcoming season.
"It is also important that I mention that some of our football Clubs, particularly those in the Premier League, would welcome some form of technical partnership with Arsenal Football Club."
Fellow Premier League club Manchester United played a match in Nigeria three years ago.
Liam Apicella
