Super Eagles to face Iran in Turkey invitational tournament

The tournament was originally scheduled to be played in the Jordanian capital, but organisers decided to relocate the event because of the current situation in the region and restrictions affecting travel and movement, Flashscore reported.

The matches will now be staged in the Turkish coastal city of Antalya.

In a statement, the Jordan Football Association confirmed that the tournament will feature four national teams - Nigeria national football team, Iran national football team, Costa Rica national football team and hosts Jordan national football team - as part of their preparations for upcoming international competitions.

For Nigeria, the invitational tournament presents another opportunity for the Super Eagles to test themselves against strong opposition as they continue preparations for future international assignments.

According to the match schedule, Nigeria will begin their campaign against Iran on Friday, March 27. On the same day, hosts Jordan will face Costa Rica in the opening fixture of the mini tournament.

Nigeria will then return to action four days later when they take on Jordan in their second match, while Iran and Costa Rica will also meet in the other scheduled encounter.

The timing of the tournament is also notable for the Super Eagles as it coincides with developments surrounding the Inter-Continental World Cup playoffs.

Nigeria have already lodged a petition with FIFA regarding the alleged use of ineligible players by DR Congo national football team during the African qualifying playoffs.

While the competition will serve as a preparation tournament for several teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it also offers Nigeria valuable game time and an opportunity to build momentum against quality international opponents.