The Super Eagles returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Iran national football team in an international friendly played in Antalya on Friday.
Nigeria started brightly and wasted no time asserting dominance, taking the lead just six minutes into the encounter.
Moses Simon cut in from the left flank and unleashed a clinical finish past goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand to give the West Africans an early advantage.
Despite creating several chances, the three-time African champions were unable to extend their lead before halftime.
The breakthrough eventually came again in the second half when Akor Adams doubled Nigeria’s advantage shortly after the hour mark.
The forward, stepping in for the injured Victor Osimhen, latched onto a precise assist from Ademola Lookman and calmly slotted home.
Iran responded with a goal of their own as Mehdi Taremi capitalized on a scramble in the box to reduce the deficit, setting up a tense finale.
However, the Super Eagles held firm to secure the win and build momentum ahead of their next fixture against Jordan in the ongoing four-nation tournament.
The match marks Nigeria’s first outing since clinching a bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, signaling a positive return for the team.
