Nigeria’s Super Eagles returned to winning ways on Friday with a 2–1 victory over Iran national football team in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey. Goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams secured the win in a match played at the home ground of Antalyaspor. Nigeria started brightly and took the lead in the sixth minute when Simon cut in from the left and fired past Iran’s goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand. Despite dominating large spells of...

The Atlas Lions of Morocco on Wednesday night defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles on penalties to qualify for the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The semi-final clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat ended goalless after 120 minutes of regulation and extra time, forcing the match into a penalty shootout. Before the match, Nigeria’s star striker Victor Osimhen had dismissed concerns about the intimidating Moroccan home crowd, insisting that the...