The Digest: The Super Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw by Jordan in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey, on Tuesday night. Musa Al-Taamari gave Jordan the lead in the 17th minute before Moses Simon equalized in the 26th minute. Defender Emmanuel Fernandez put Nigeria ahead four minutes before the break with his first international goal. However, Mohammad Al-Daoud restored parity for Jordan 13 minutes from time. Alex Iwobi was sent off late in the game for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Key Points:
- Moses Simon scored his second goal in two friendly matches after netting against Iran.
- Emmanuel Fernandez scored his first international goal on his debut start for Nigeria.
- Francis Uzoho was substituted in the 57th minute due to injury, replaced by Adebayo Adeleye.
- Alex Iwobi received a red card for unsportsmanlike conduct late in the game.
- The draw ends Nigeria's hopes of a second consecutive friendly win after beating Iran 2-1.
Despite leading at half-time, the Super Eagles were unable to hold off Jordan, with Iwobi's late red card capping a frustrating end to Nigeria's March international window.
Sources: Daily Post, Match Report
