Super Eagles Vs Jordan International Friendly Preview & Prediction
by HEDNEWS on March 31, 2026
Super Eagles vs Jordan International Friendly Preview & Prediction
The Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, are set to play an international friendly match against Jordan today in Antalya, Turkey, kicking off at 6:30 pm (Nigeria time) as part of the March international break. The game is the final fixture of a four‑nation friendly tournament that also features Iran and Costa Rica.
- The Super Eagles come into this match off the back of a 2–1 win over Iran in their previous friendly in Antalya, with goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams.
- The encounter gives both teams valuable preparation Jordan ahead of their first‑ever FIFA World Cup appearance this summer and Nigeria as part of a rebuilding process after failing to qualify for the tournament.
- The match is taking place in Turkey after the tournament was moved from Amman due to regional issues.
- Antalya, Turkey
- Kick‑off: 6:30 pm (local/Nigeria time)
- Type: International friendly (part of 2026 Jordan International Tournament)
- Nigeria: Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been ruled out due to a thigh injury, with Francis Uzoho and Adebayo Adeleye expected to share goalkeeping duties.
- Some defenders have also missed training or are in doubt, impacting the Eagles’ defensive options.
- Veterans like Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi remain in the squad, while emerging players are pushing for opportunities.
- Jordan Known as Al‑Nashama, Jordan has improved in recent years, reaching the final of the FIFA Arab Cup and preparing for their World Cup group featuring Argentina, Algeria, and Austria.
- Nigeria and Jordan have met only twice at senior level, each winning once Nigeria won 2–0 in Lagos in 2004, while Jordan earned a 1–0 friendly victory in Amman in 2013.cost analysts and previews tip Nigeria as favourites to win, given their stronger squad depth and recent form. Pre‑match predictions lean towards a Nigerian victory in Antalya, though Jordan’s development and home confidence in this neutral setting make for an intriguing contest.
