The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be involved in a four-nation invitational tournament in Amman, Jordan, during next month’s FIFA men’s international window, it has been confirmed.
The mini-tournament will begin with a clash between the Super Eagles and Iran, at the 17,000-capacity Amman International Stadium, on March 27.
The same day, Jordan will face Costa Rica at the 62,000-capacity King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, also in Amman.
Four days later, hosts Jordan will take on the Super Eagles at the Amman International Stadium, while Costa Rica will confront Iran at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
Interestingly, the friendly matches will be played at the same time as the World Cup play-offs tournament in Mexico, which is scheduled for March 26 to March 31.
The Super Eagles are awaiting FIFA’s ruling in the case filed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) seeking to disqualify Democratic Republic of Congo from the FIFA play-offs tournament.
The NFF accused DR Congo of fielding ineligible players during the Super Eagles’ penalty shootout defeat in the final of Africa’s playoffs phase last November.
Despite speculation of a FIFA verdict on the case this week, the global ruling body is yet to announce a verdict.
A favourable verdict for the Super Eagles could see them replace DR Congo in the World Cup intercontinental play-offs.
