The Digest:
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will compete in a four-nation invitational tournament in Amman, Jordan, during next month's FIFA international window, facing Iran, hosts Jordan, and Costa Rica. The tournament opens March 27 with Nigeria vs Iran at Amman International Stadium (17,000 capacity), while Jordan faces Costa Rica at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (60,000 capacity). The competition concludes on March 31 with Nigeria vs Jordan and Costa Rica vs Iran. Head coach Eric Chelle will use the matches to integrate new talents, assess tactical options, and rebuild squad cohesion following the 2025 AFCON campaign. Both Iran and Jordan have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering Nigeria valuable preparation against diverse opposition. The tournament proceeds while the NFF awaits FIFA's ruling on its petition against DR Congo over alleged ineligible players in World Cup playoffs.
Key Points:
- The tournament provides crucial competitive action amid uncertainty over World Cup fate.
- Facing World Cup-bound teams (Iran, Jordan) offers valuable preparation.
- Chelle gains the opportunity to blood new players and test tactics.
- This signals NFF's focus on rebuilding regardless of the FIFA ruling.
- The timing, during the playoff window, confirms a shift to future competitions.
Sources: Soccernet.ng, NFF
