Francis Uzoho will start in goal for the Super Eagles in their international friendly against Jordan after Maduka Okoye was ruled out through injury.
Okoye picked up a thigh injury in training and has been withdrawn from the squad for the match scheduled for Tuesday at the Corendon Airlines Park in Antalya, Turkey.
The Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper, who has 36 caps for Nigeria, will step in as first-choice keeper for the fixture.
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Uzoho was the Super Eagles’ second-choice goalkeeper at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and made one appearance at the tournament.
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