Arsenal have been forced to postpone their friendly against the Nigerian national team due to 'logistical reasons'.

The Gunners had been scheduled to take on the Super Eagles in Abuja on Sunday, August 5 ahead of the new Premier League season.

However, a decision has now been made to cancel the fixture for the time being.

"Bringing a top-level club to an international market is always complicated and logistically challenging," marketing director Angus Kinnear told the club's official website.

"With the proposed match in Nigeria planned for early August, we could not get comfortable on everything needed to satisfy our requirements, so we have reluctantly taken the decision to postpone the team's visit.

"We have a huge and loyal following in Africa, and we are sorry that the team will not be visiting this summer."

Arsene Wenger's side open their Premier League campaign at home to Sunderland on Saturday, August 18.