Friendly against Jordan offers Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle a chance to rebuild his squad and assess emerging talent ahead of potential World Cup playoffs.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Jordan in an international friendly during the March FIFA national team window.

According to Afrik-Foot, the match is scheduled to take place in Amman, Jordan’s capital, between March 23 and 31, with both federations reaching an agreement for the fixture.

Jordan will use the encounter as part of their preparations for their maiden appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Middle Eastern nation has been drawn in a group with African opposition, including Algeria, making a clash against Nigeria an ideal warm-up ahead of the global tournament.

The friendly offers Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, a timely opportunity to assess new and emerging players while rebuilding the squad, particularly after missing out on World Cup qualification through the African playoffs.

Nigeria’s hopes were dashed following a penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in the African qualifying playoffs held in Morocco. The Nigeria Football Federation subsequently lodged a formal protest with FIFA in December, alleging that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during the match.

A ruling on the matter is expected soon. Should the decision favor Nigeria, the Super Eagles could still be drafted into the inter-confederation playoffs scheduled for next month in Mexico.

In the meantime, the March friendly against Jordan remains crucial for Chelle’s squad to stay competitive and maintain momentum until the verdict is delivered.