Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ proposed international friendlies against Jordan and Iran in Amman are now under serious threat following escalating military tensions involving the United States and Israel against Iran.
The three-time African champions are scheduled to participate in a four-nation invitational tournament in Amman, Jordan, later this month.
The team, under the guidance of head coach Éric Chelle, is billed to open their campaign against Iran on Friday, 31 March, before taking on host nation Jordan four days later.
However, growing instability in the Middle East has cast significant doubt over the tournament.
Reports indicate that the joint military actions by the United States and Israel targeting Iran have heightened regional tensions, raising concerns about the safety of participating teams, officials, and supporters.
Security worries have intensified following retaliatory strikes reportedly carried out by Iran on U.S. and Israeli-linked assets across parts of the region, including Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Syria, and Saudi Arabia.
These developments have sparked fears over the feasibility of staging an international football competition under such volatile circumstances.
While no official statement has yet been released by the Nigeria Football Federation regarding a possible postponement or cancellation, stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation.
The safety of players and technical crews remains paramount, and any decision will likely be guided by security assessments and diplomatic advisories.
The Super Eagles had viewed the invitational tournament as a key preparatory platform ahead of upcoming competitive fixtures, making the uncertainty surrounding the matches a significant setback to their plans.
Further updates are expected in the coming days as authorities evaluate the evolving security landscape in the region.
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