‘No Such Thing as a Friendly’: Iroha Calls on Super Eagles to Show Full Commitment Against Iran and Jordan
Former Super Eagles defender Benedict Iroha has urged the national team to treat their upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan as must-win games. He believes these fixtures offer a crucial chance to restore national pride after Nigeria’s World Cup qualification bid fell short. With FIFA rejecting the Nigeria Football Federation’s appeal, coach Eric Chelle will use the Antalya friendlies to trial new players and tactics ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Iroha says this makes the matches vitally important for both the squad and the coaching staff. Iroha stressed that for Nigeria’s passionate fanbase, no match is ever just a friendly. He noted the global interest in the Super Eagles and called on the players to give their all when they take the field in Turkey.
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