The Digest:
The Super Eagles defeated Iran 2-1 in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey, with goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams securing the win. Simon opened the scoring in the 6th minute, while Adams doubled the lead in the 51st minute after connecting with Ademola Lookman's defense-splitting pass. Iran pulled one back through Taremi in the 67th minute, but the Super Eagles held on for victory. New invitees Emmanuel Fernandez and Chibuike Nwaiwu made their debuts, while Paul Onuachu, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Chidera Ejuke, and Frank Onyeka came on as second-half substitutes.
Key Points:
- Moses Simon scored the opening goal in the 6th minute, racing onto Samuel Chukwueze's pass before cutting inside and firing low.
- Akor Adams doubled the lead in the 51st minute, finishing from Lookman's assist.
- Iran's Taremi pulled one back in the 67th minute after a corner, but his second effort was disallowed for handball.
- New invitees Emmanuel Fernandez and Chibuike Nwaiwu made their Super Eagles debuts.
- The victory extends Nigeria's unbeaten record against Iran to 2 wins and 1 draw in 3 meetings.
With a strong performance from the starting XI and promising debuts from new invitees, the Super Eagles secured a morale-boosting victory ahead of their second friendly against Jordan on March 31.
Sources: Complete Sports
