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Jordanian National Team Draws 2-2 with Nigeria in Friendly, Led by Al-Salmi

Jordanian National Team Draws 2-2 with Nigeria in Friendly, Led by Al-Salmi

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31 March 2026at19:22

The Jordanian national team played to a 2-2 draw against their Nigerian counterparts in their second friendly match on Tuesday, as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Al-Nashama opened the scoring through Musa Al-Taamari in the 17th minute. Nigeria then responded with two goals from Moses Simon and Emmanuel Fernandez in the 25th and 41st minutes, respectively.

In the second half, coach Jamal Al-Salmi's squad managed to find an equalizer through Mohammed Al-Dawood in the 77th minute. This marks the second consecutive friendly for Jordan that has ended in a 2-2 draw, following their match against Costa Rica.

The match is part of a four-nation tournament currently taking place in Antalya, Turkey, featuring Jordan, Nigeria, Iran, and Costa Rica.

What happened in the Jordan vs. Nigeria friendly match?

The Jordanian national team played to a 2-2 draw against Nigeria in their second friendly match. Musa Al-Taamari and Mohammed Al-Dawood scored for Jordan, while Nigeria responded with two goals in the first half of the game.

How does this draw impact Jordan's World Cup preparations?

This 2-2 draw is part of Jordan's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. It marks their second consecutive friendly ending with this scoreline, providing valuable match practice against international opponents in a four-nation tournament.

What is next for the Jordanian national team after this friendly?

The Jordanian national team will continue their participation in the four-nation tournament in Turkey, which also features Iran and Costa Rica. These matches are crucial for coach Jamal Al-Salmi to assess his squad ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
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