Nigeria’s Super Eagles to play Jordan in March friendly. FIFA ruling on DR Congo protest could affect the match; talks ongoing with Iran for another friendly

The Super Eagles are scheduled to play an international friendly against Jordan national football team in Amman this March.

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The match is part of Jordan’s preparation for their maiden appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will face Argentina, Algeria, and Austria in a challenging group.

Nigeria’s participation depends on FIFA’s ruling on the country’s eligibility protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is still pending.

The Super Eagles are also in discussions with Iran national football team for a separate friendly match in March as part of their World Cup preparations.

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This friendly provides an opportunity for the Nigerian squad to fine-tune strategies ahead of potential World Cup fixtures while addressing uncertainties surrounding their eligibility status.