Simon Stars as Super Eagles Edge Iran 2-1 – Full Player Ratings
Nigeria returned to action after AFCON with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Iran. Moses Simon set the tone by opening the scoring and earned Man of the Match honours alongside Akor Adams, who netted the winner. Wilfred Ndidi marshalled the midfield with his trademark tenacity, while Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze impressed with their creativity. Maduka Okoye made his first appearance in 294 days but conceded once. Semi Ajayi and Igoh Ogbu formed a solid centre-back pairing, though the defence was breached. On the flanks, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi showed attacking intent but need greater final-third impact. In midfield, Ademola Lookman supplied the assist for Adams’s goal, and Ndidi’s ball-winning prowess kept Nigeria on top. Up front, Adams and Simon combined effectively, with both earning an 8/10 rating. Alex Iwobi and Chukwueze also stood out, securing 7/10 scores for tidy possession and key contributions. Overall, the Super Eagles demonstrated resilience and flair. This performance bodes well as they prepare for upcoming qualifiers and friendlies.
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