Yinka Adedeji is convinced the Super Eagles have the potential to do well in Monday's friendly against Jordan.
Nigeria travelled to Amman without the injured Adedeji after the Sharks defender failed to recover sufficiently from a hamstring injury, but he believes the home-based team have a bright chance of doing well.
He told supersport.com that the players know this a big chance for them to shine ahead of the final preparations for the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN).
"I reported to camp with a hamstring injury, but I was with the team throughout and can confirm they were in high spirits before leaving the country," he told supersport.com.
"The players and coaches were dedicated in training, and they were enthusiastic about the prospects of playing a side preparing for a World Cup qualifying play-off game.
"The camp was very lively and I am confident the players would give a good account of themselves. I don’t know much about Jordan, but I think we have prepared well and have a 50-50 chance of winning.
"It may be a friendly, but the players know national pride is at stake and that a good performance would also strengthen their place in the team ahead of the final preparations for the CHAN."
Adedeji still looks forward to another call up when they regroup in December. He was also thrilled his Sharks teammate Christian Pyagbara made the trip.
"I got this injury within the opening 20 minutes of last match of the season against Enyimba," he said.
"I went to camp to report the injury, and the coaches asked me to stay with the team while they monitored my treatment.
"That shows there is love in the team and that they care for everybody. I am hopeful of another call-up when my injury heals.
"I came to camp with Christian Pyagbara and I'm so happy he made the final team.
"The boys are ready for the challenge and they would do the nation proud."
Nigeria won the only previous meeting between the two sides 2-0 in April 2004 during the LG Cup in Lagos.
A goal in each half from Emeka Akueme and Chukwudi Nworgu gave Christian Chukwu's home-based Eagles victory over Jordan's main team coached by the legendary Egyptian, Mahmoud El-Gohary.
Jordan placed third behind Japan and Australia in Asia's World Cup qualifying Group B, before edging past Uzbekistan in a two-legged play-off. They will meet Uruguay in the Intercontinental Play-offs next month.
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