Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over the Iran national football team in an international friendly on Friday, with goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams sealing the win.
The Super Eagles wasted no time asserting dominance, taking the lead in the 7th minute when Simon calmly finished off a well-crafted assist from Samuel Chukwueze. Nigeria continued to control proceedings and doubled their advantage early in the second half, as Akor Adams converted a precise setup from Ademola Lookman in the 52nd minute.
Iran responded in the 67th minute through Mehdi Taremi, whose clinical finish reduced the deficit and set up a tense final phase. However, Nigeria’s defense held firm to preserve the victory.
The match provided a valuable platform for head coach Eric Chelle to assess his squad, experiment with tactical combinations, and build cohesion as the team continues its rebuilding process.
Attention now turns to Nigeria’s next fixture against the Jordan national football team on March 31 at Mardan Stadyumu in Antalya. The encounter is part of a four-nation tournament aimed at providing quality competitive exposure for participating teams.
Although Nigeria will not feature at the upcoming global showpiece, these friendlies remain crucial in maintaining momentum, refining team chemistry, and nurturing emerging talents. Fans will be encouraged by the team’s attacking sharpness as the Super Eagles continue to rebuild with renewed purpose on the international stage.
