The Super Eagles are in line for international friendly against the Jordan national football team as part of preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The friendly match is scheduled to take place in Amman, Jordan’s capital city, during the March international window, between March 23 and 31, 2026.
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A NFF insider indicate indicate that both football federations are talking and full agreement for the fixture will be reached today as date and other logistics will be sorted .
Jordan vs Nigeria: Different Objectives, Same Opportunity
For Jordan, the match forms part of preparations for what is expected to be a historic maiden appearance at the 2026 World Cup.
Drawn alongside African opposition in their qualifying pathway, the Middle Eastern side views a test against Nigeria as an ideal benchmark ahead of the global showpiece.
Nigeria, on the other hand, will use the encounter to regroup following their failure to secure qualification via the African playoffs.
Head coach Eric Chelle is expected to take advantage of the friendly to assess emerging talents, test new combinations, and begin the rebuilding process as attention shifts to future international competitions.
World Cup Fate Still Hanging on FIFA Verdict
Nigeria’s World Cup hopes were dashed on the pitch after a penalty shootout defeat to the DR Congo national football team in the African qualifying playoffs held in Morocco.
However, the matter remains unresolved off the field.
The Nigeria Football Federation lodged a formal complaint with FIFA in December, alleging that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during the decisive playoff fixture. A final ruling is expected on February 16, 2026.
Should FIFA rule in Nigeria’s favour, the Super Eagles could yet be reinstated into the inter-confederation playoffs scheduled to take place in Mexico next month.
Until then, the March friendly against Jordan stands as a crucial opportunity for the Super Eagles to maintain competitiveness and momentum amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding their World Cup status.
