The Super Eagles secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Iran in an international friendly match at the Corendon Airlines Park in Antalya, Turkey. The match was part of a four-nation invitational tournament that also involved Jordan and Costa.
The game was a closely contested affair with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Nigeria's Adebayo Akindele opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a well-placed header from a corner kick. Iran equalized through a penalty in the 65th minute, but Nigeria's Samuel Chukwueze sealed the win with a stunning strike in the 80th minute.
The match saw a total of 17 shots on target with Nigeria's goalkeeper, Maduka Okoro, making several crucial saves to deny Iran a share of the spoils. The Super Eagles' victory marked a successful outing for coach Eric Chelle, who is rebuilding the team after the Africa Cup of Nations.
||| The Super Eagles' 2-1 victory over Iran is a significant boost for coach Eric Chelle's rebuilding efforts. Samuel Chukwueze's stunning strike in the 80th minute was the difference-maker in the match, showcasing his growing influence on the team.
