The Digest:
The Super Eagles will look to secure another win when they face Jordan in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey, on Tuesday, following their 2-1 victory over Iran last week. Head coach Éric Chelle will work with 21 players after the departures of Semi Ajayi and Bruno Onyemaechi, whose wife delivered a baby. Nigeria remains unbeaten in regulation time in their last five matches. Jordan, ranked 64th in the world, has lost only one of their last five games, including wins over Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Egypt.
Key Points:
- Nigeria and Jordan have met twice previously, with each team winning one match.
- Chelle must find a new partner for Igoh Ogbu in central defence after Ajayi's departure.
- Zaidu Sanusi is expected to replace Onyemaechi at left-back.
- Alex Iwobi is set to win his 98th cap, while Moses Simon aims for his 97th.
- Jordan recently drew 2-2 with Costa Rica in a pulsating encounter.
As the Super Eagles aim to extend their unbeaten run, Chelle's squad depth will be tested against a resurgent Jordan side preparing for their first World Cup appearance.
Sources: Complete Sports
