US, Iran WAR may scuttle Super Eagles 4-nation tourney in Jordan 

US, Iran WAR may scuttle Super Eagles 4-nation tourney in Jordan 

A thick cloud appears to have enveloped Super Eagles participation in the Four-Nation tournament in Jordan later this month with the escalation of the face-off between the United States, Israel and Iran.

The world woke up to the news of US, Israel striking Iran with the subsequent  Iran strike on US military base in Bahrain.

Already, the Middle East is on the edge with closure of Dubai International Airport, the busiest international airport on earth  and Al Maktoum International airport as well as cancellation of over 280 flights and 250 flights delayed because of Iranian ballistic missiles were flying through it.

As a result, Emirate and Etihad airlines have been grounded and Qatar Airways suspending flights in the region.

The development has extended to other major airlines, who have either cancelled or suspended their flights. 

The Super Eagles are billed to participate in the tournament including Iran and Costa Rica and except situations simmer before in the next week, the possibility of the tournament holding looks remote.

An official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the fears but hoped a solution would be found in the next few days.

"We are watching developments in the region. If the tension continues, it might not be possible to participate in a tournament in the region. Aside the fear, no airline will be ready to fly to that region but we hope things don't escalate further," he told www.sportsunlimited.ng exclusively.

Nigeria was expected to kick off the mini-tournament on March 27 with a clash against the Iran national team at the 17,000-capacity Amman International Stadium.

The same day, hosts Jordan and Costa Rica will face off at the 62,000-capacity King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, also in Amman.

On March 31, the Super Eagles will go up against the hosts at the Amman International Stadium, while Costa Rica will confront Iran at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

The games will be the first step of preparations for Nigeria's charge at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, but it also presents a chance for other looks at players by both the coach and the federation.