By Akinwale Kasali
The Super Eagles recorded a 2-1 victory over the Iranian national football team in a friendly match on Friday.
Goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams gave the Super Eagles a 2-0 lead. Simon found the back of the net in the 7th minute, assisted by Samuel Chukwueze.
The Super Eagles doubled their lead in the 52nd minute through Akor Adams, set up by Ademola Lookman.
Mehdi Taremi pulled one back for Iran in the 67th minute, but Nigeria held on to secure the win.
The friendly is part of Nigeria’s preparations for upcoming fixtures, giving Coach Eric Chelle the opportunity to test combinations and sharpen the squad ahead of competitive matches.
Super Eagles will face Jordanian national football team on March 31 at Mardan Stadyumu in Antalya, Turkey. The match is part of a four-nation tournament designed to provide competitive action for teams that have qualified for the World Cup and for squad rebuilding.
Despite these preparations, Nigeria will not participate in the World Cup in June, making these friendlies crucial for team development and maintaining momentum.
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