Super Eagles set for Jordan friendly as World Cup fate remains uncertain
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up for an international friendly against Jordan in Amman during the March 23–31 FIFA international window. This match would mark the first-ever senior-level encounter between the two nations. Jordan, who have qualified for their debut appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, are using the fixture as part of their preparations for the global tournament. They are drawn in a challenging group that includes powerhouses like Argentina, alongside African side Algeria and Austria. For Nigeria, the friendly is being arranged amid ongoing uncertainty over the Super Eagles' qualification status for the 2026 World Cup. The team was eliminated in the African playoff final after a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) following a 1-1 aggregate draw. However, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) lodged a protest with FIFA alleging irregularities, including the possible use of ineligible players by DR Congo. FIFA is expec...