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Moses Simon, Akor Adams Score as Nigeria Edge Iran 2–1 in International Friendly

Moses Simon and Akor Adams were on the scoresheet as Nigeria recorded a 2–1 win over Iran national football team in an international friendly match.

The Super Eagles delivered a confident performance, taking control of key moments in the game and showing attacking sharpness against the Asian side. Simon opened the scoring for Nigeria before Adams added the second goal to strengthen the team’s advantage.

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Iran responded with a goal of their own, but Nigeria maintained composure to protect the lead until the final whistle.

The result offers another positive sign for the Nigerian squad as the coaching crew continues to assess combinations and tactical balance ahead of future international assignments. Akor Adams’ contribution also continues his growing impact in the national team setup after recent impressive displays.

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Fans have reacted positively to the victory, especially with the team’s attacking movement and finishing efficiency against a strong opponent.

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