Nigeria nationwide soccer group will compete in a four-nation invitational event throughout subsequent month’s worldwide window, going through two sides already certain for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Softfootball experiences.
The scheduled fixtures are:
🗓️ Friday, 27 March – vs Iran nationwide soccer group
🗓️ Tuesday, 31 March – vs Jordan nationwide soccer group
Organisers are anticipated to substantiate kick-off instances for all 4 matches within the coming days.
Nonetheless, past preparations for the event, consideration stays mounted on developments between Nigeria and FIFA relating to an eligibility dispute involving Congo nationwide soccer group. As of Saturday, twenty first February 2026, FIFA has but to launch an official assertion.
The important thing query now’s whether or not the result of the FIFA verdict may influence Nigeria’s place or scheduling in upcoming competitions. If the ruling goes in Nigeria’s favour, it may strengthen their aggressive standing. Conversely, ought to the decision favour Congo, Nigeria’s choices could slender.
There may be additionally hypothesis that if the choice goes in opposition to Congo, they may escalate the matter to the Court docket of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for attraction, a transfer that would extend uncertainty.
For now, Nigeria’s focus stays on the invitational event, however all eyes are on FIFA’s pending resolution. The approaching weeks may show decisive each on and off the pitch.
