Nigeria head into their final game at the four-nation tournament when they face Jordan on Tuesday, hoping to build on their impressive 2-1 win over Iran in their opening encounter.
In this article, provides the match preview, team news and prediction for the matchup.
Match Preview
Jordan head into the clash against Nigeria after a 2-2 draw against Costa Rica in their opening encounter last Friday. Despite taking a two-goal lead in the clash, they let the lead slip after conceding two late goals, including one in stoppage-time as Costa Rica sealed a valuable point.
Jordan qualified for a first-ever World Cup after a 3-0 win over Oman in June 2025 and will compete in group J alongside defending champions Argentina, Algeria and Austria in their maiden appearance when the 2026 edition kicks off in the summer.
Nigeria, on the other hand, head into the clash needing a victory to secure the four-nation tournament title, after recording a 2-1 win over Iran in their opening encounter.
The Super Eagles will not be participating at the World Cup after they missed out qualifying, but have continued their impressive form from the 2025 African Cup of Nations tournament, where they earned a third-placed finish.
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The three-time African champions dominated the match against Iran and scored an early goal in each half through Moses Simon and Akor Adams, which pushed them to victory. They are ranked 26th in the FIFA World rankings and will fancy their chances against their 64th-ranked opponents.
Form
Jordan
Jordan are winless in their last two matches, but they won all five of that matches before that run, including victories over the likes of Egypt and Iraq, while their only loss came in extra-time against Morocco.
The Chivalrous Ones have also scored in all of their last seven matches and have managed three clean sheets during this period as well.
Nigeria
The Super Eagles are on a solid run of form and have only lost one of their last eight games, which was a penalty shootout defeat to Morocco at the 2025 African Cup of Nations.
The goal they conceded against Iran was also their first in five matches, including extra-time against Morocco, highlighting remarkable improvement in their defence.
Head to Head
28.10.2013 – Jordan 1-0 Nigeria (International Friendly Match)
28.04.2004 – Nigeria 2-0 Jordan
Both sides have picked up one win apiece in two previous meetings although Jordan claimed bragging rights in their last match in 2013.
Jordan Team News
Jordan possible starting lineup:
Abulaila (GK), Nasib, Al-Arab, Abu Dahab, Assaf, Al-Rawabdeh, Abu Taha, Hasheesh, Al-Tamari, Faisal, Al-Fakhouri.
Nigeria Team News
The Super Eagles will be without Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali for the clash after both players’ exclusion from Eric Chelle’s 23-man squad for the friendly matches this month.
Meanwhile, Calvin Bassey will also miss the clash after his withdrawal ahead of the clash with Iran, before he was replaced by Chibuike Nwaiwu.
Nigeria will also be missing the services of Semi Ajayi and Bruno Onyemaechi, who have both left the camp in recent days, while Maduka Okoye will also be absent with a thigh injury.
Predicted Lineups: Uzoho (GK), Osayi-Samuel, Sanusi, Fernandez, Nwaiwu, Ndidi, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Lookman, Adams, Onuachu.
SportPremi Prediction
Jordan 0-2 Nigeria
Nigeria possess superior quality and are in better form, which should give them the edge to secure a positive result in this clash.
