Nigeria to Compete in Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Jordan

By Paul Joseph

Three-time African champions Nigeria will participate in a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman, the capital of Jordan, during next month’s FIFA Men’s International Window.

The Super Eagles are scheduled to open their campaign against the senior men’s national team of Iran on Friday, March 27, 2026. The match will be played at the 17,000-capacity Amman International Stadium.

On the same day, host nation Jordan will face Costa Rica at the 62,000-capacity King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, setting the stage for an exciting opening round of fixtures.

The tournament will conclude on Tuesday, March 31, when Jordan take on Nigeria at the Amman International Stadium. Costa Rica will also square off against Iran at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

Nigeria, bronze medallists at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), are expected to use the tournament as part of preparations for upcoming international competitions, while the other participating teams will also seek to fine-tune their squads during the FIFA window.

Organizers have indicated that the time schedule for the four matches will be announced in the coming days.


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