Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha, will lead the former Nigerian internationals who will participate in the Star Sixies Football tournament in London.
Other former players in the Nigerian team are goalkeeper Peter Rufai , Celestine Babayaro, Uche Okechukwu, Joseph Yobo, Taribo West, Garba Lawal, Victor Ikpeba, Julius Aghahowa and Daniel Amokachi.
Nigeria are placed in Group B which also has China, Italy and Brazil will open their campaign against China on Thursday.
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The Star Sixies is the first ever competitive football tournament for iconic former international players and the inaugural edition is holding at the O2 Arena, London.
England are drawn against Spain, Mexico, and Scotland in group A.
Group C will see Germany play European counterparts France, Portugal, and Denmark.