Jordan face Nigeria in World Cup warm-up

World Cup-bound Jordan will take on Nigeria’s Super Eagles in an international friendly this week as both sides fine-tune preparations ahead of upcoming global and continental assignments.

The match, scheduled as part of the FIFA window, offers Jordan valuable high-level opposition before their World Cup campaign, while Nigeria use it to test combinations under the new coaching setup. The fixture was confirmed by officials seeking competitive exposure for both squads.

“We want strong opponents before the World Cup,” a Jordan team representative said.

A Nigerian coach added, “Games like this help us assess balance and sharpness.”

Jordan earned their World Cup ticket through a strong Asian qualifying run, while Nigeria are rebuilding after recent tournament disappointment. The friendly is expected to provide tactical insights rather than mere exhibition football.