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Nigeria’s planned international friendlies against Jordan and Iran face cancellation amid escalating US-Israeli military action against Iran and rising regional insecurity.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles may have their international friendlies against Jordan and Iran this month called off following the joint military operations by the United States and Israel against Iran.
The matches were scheduled to take place later this month, with Éric Chelle’s side set to face Iran’s Team Melli on Friday, 31 March, before playing Jordan four days later.
Security Concerns Over Iran’s Participation
Reports indicate that Iran’s participation in the fixtures is now uncertain, as security guarantees for the Iranian players cannot be confirmed amid the ongoing conflict.
The escalating hostilities have raised concerns among organizers and football authorities about the safety of teams, officials, and fans.
Regional Instability Deepens
The situation worsened after Iran launched retaliatory strikes on US and Israeli assets in Jordan, Qatar, the UAE, Syria, and Saudi Arabia, further compromising security across the Middle East.
With airspace closures and heightened military alerts in several countries, the Super Eagles’ travel and match logistics are now under review by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and relevant international bodies.
