The reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions beat 10-man Malawi 2-0 on Saturday to secure their place, finishing top of Group F, while Burkina Faso's 1-0 win over Gabon earned their spot in the play-offs.
Emmanuel Emenike's goal on the stroke of half-time and a penalty from Victor Moses proved enough to hand Nigeria the three points, with Prejuce Nakoulma scoring Burkina Faso's winner.
A small measure of revenge may be on the away side's mind when they travel to Kaduna, with bitter memories of their narrow Africa Cup of Nations final defeat in February still fresh in the mind.
Sunday Mba's first-half strike proved crucial that day as the Nigerians wrapped up their third continental title, depriving Burkina Faso of their first.
Stephen Keshi's men are particularly strong at home, having not lost in Nigeria since 2003, when they were beaten 3-0 by then-world champions Brazil.
Prior to the FIFA Confederations Cup in June, Nigeria had enjoyed an 18-match unbeaten run, which was ended by defeat to Uruguay in Salvador.
Burkina Faso have won three of their last four away games and have suffered only two defeats in seven matches since their Cup of Nations loss to Monday's opponents.
