The Nigeria national football team will face the Jordan national football team in a landmark international friendly on Tuesday, marking what is widely regarded as the first official senior meeting between both nations.
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The encounter forms part of a four-nation invitational tournament staged in Antalya, offering both sides valuable preparation ahead of upcoming international commitments.
Match Details
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Kick-off Time: 6:30 PM (WAT)
Venue: Mardan Stadium
How to Watch
While official broadcast confirmation is still pending, Nigerian fans are expected to follow the game via local sports television channels, international streaming platforms, and live score applications providing real-time updates as the official social handles of the Nigeria Football Federation.
Match Context
Nigeria head into the fixture looking to build momentum under head coach Eric Chelle, who continues to reshape the squad following the team’s narrow failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The tournament presents an opportunity to test new combinations while maintaining competitive sharpness.
For Jordan, the match serves as part of their build-up to a historic debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Middle Eastern side will be keen to fine-tune tactics and assess squad depth against quality opposition.
Team News
Nigeria
The Super Eagles are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with key figures such as Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman, and Play Iwobi likely to play central roles.
However, the squad will be without notable names including Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali, while Calvin Bassey misses a chance for fringe and new invitees to showcase worth they can offer.
Jordan
Coached by Jamal Sellami, Jordan are expected to deploy a disciplined 3-4-3 system focused on defensive organization and quick transitions.
Their main attacking threat remains Musa Al-Tamari, whose movement and creativity could pose problems for Nigeria’s defence.
Head-to-Head
Although there are claims of a previous meeting in 2013, this fixture is largely being recognized as the first official senior international clash between the two sides.
Prediction
Nigeria will start as favourites given their superior squad depth and experience at the highest level.
However, Jordan’s tactical discipline and attacking efficiency suggest the Super Eagles must remain focused to avoid an upset.
A competitive contest is expected, with Nigeria likely to edge proceedings as the Super Eagles are clearly the favorite going into the game.
