Super Eagles Sink Iran 2-1 With Simon, Adams Goals in Antalya

Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat Iran 2-1 in an international friendly at Mardan Stadyumu, Antalya, Turkey, on March 27, 2026. Moses Simon opened the scoring in the 6th minute with a precise low finish, set up by Samuel Chukwueze. Akor Adams, starting in place of the injured Victor Osimhen, doubled the lead in the 51st minute — Ademola Lookman threading him through for a composed finish. Mehdi Taremi pulled one back for Iran in the 67th minute, but Nigeria held on.

“Every chance I get, I want to show the coach what I can do for this team,” Adams said post-match, per AllNigeriaSoccer. Coach Eric Chelle described the result as a positive step: “We are building something good here — the squad depth is real.” Nigeria, now unbeaten in six straight matches, close their March camp against Jordan on March 31, also in Antalya.