Jordan sent a strong warning signal to Nigeria’s Super Eagles after coming from two goals down to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw against Costa Rica in an international friendly.
The World Cup-bound Jordanians showed resilience and character as they rallied from a 2-0 deficit against the North American side to earn a share of the spoils in an entertaining encounter.
Costa Rica had taken firm control of the game with a two-goal advantage, but Jordan responded with determination, mounting a spirited comeback to level proceedings before the final whistle.
The result serves as a timely boost for Jordan ahead of their next fixture, where they will face the Super Eagles in their second friendly game scheduled for Tuesday.
Nigeria heads into the clash on the back of a 2-1 victory over Iran and will be wary of the threat posed by a confident Jordanian side capable of fighting back under pressure.
Fans can expect an exciting showdown as both sides look to fine-tune their squads ahead of the World Cup.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
