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Nigeria’s Super Eagles claimed a deserved 2-1 win over World Cup-bound Iran in Antalya, Turkey on Friday afternoon, Soccernet.ng reports. Moses Simon and Akor Adams got the goals for the former African champions, while Mehdi Taremi scored a late consolation for the Iranians. Here are the key takeaways from the match. 1. Thumbs up to new and returning Super Eagles stars It was an encouraging day for some of the Super Eagles’ fresh faces. Emmanuel Fernandez and Chibuike Nwaiwu both made their international debuts, coming on in the second half to replace Semi Ajayi and Igoh Ogbu. Emmanuel FernandezCopyright: xJamiexJohnstonxIMAGO…

Olugbenga Ige Health experts have warned that declining donor funding is exposing serious weaknesses in Nigeria’s disease detection and surveillance systems and called for urgent local funding reforms. The experts gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja during the presentation of A System in Transition: Nigeria Country Report. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the media unit of Resolve to Save Lives, the report is an assessment of the country’s public health surveillance, laboratory, and specimen transport systems. The report stated that Nigeria’s surveillance, laboratory, and specimen transport systems are facing increasing pressure as funding disruptions expose long-standing…

Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has expressed his delight following his international debut in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Iran on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nwaiwu was a late addition to the squad, called up only after Calvin Bassey withdrew from the international break. Having received the summons just yesterday, his inclusion marks another big milestone in a career that has grown in leaps and bounds since 2024. Chibuike Nwaiwu joins Trabzonspor. (Photo credit: club X) The Trabzonspor defender has enjoyed a meteoric rise, moving from Enyimba just two years ago to becoming a regular for one of Turkey’s biggest clubs. ​Despite…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has been linked with several top clubs ahead of a summer move, but the favour could tilt in favour of Manchester United, Soccernet.ng reports. Former England and Manchester United defender Nicky Butt has urged his former side to go all out for Osimhen, largely over Sesko’s inconsistency in front of goal, alongside his fitness problems. Manchester United splashed an initial payment of £66.3 million (€76.5 million) on the Slovenian striker, with an additional £7.4 million (€8.5 million) in performance-related add-ons, but his 10 goals in 28 games haven’t done well to help his…

Taiwo Bankole A 37-year-old nurse, Kehinde Adesanya, has been remanded for 60 days at the Ibara Correctional Centre in Abeokuta over the alleged unlawful abortion that led to the death of 23-year-old National Youth Service Corps member, Victoria Ariyo. Adesanya was arraigned on Thursday at the Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, facing four counts, including conspiracy, supplying drugs for an unlawful abortion, and murder. Police counsel, Solomon Babalola, told the court that the alleged offences occurred between January and March 2026 in the Ikereku area of Laderin, Abeokuta, and that the drugs supplied by Adesanya reportedly led to Ariyo’s death.…

Nigerian midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru has been linked with a permanent move to Turkish Süper Lig side Genclerbirligi this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Dele-Bashiru was among the new recruits brought in by Genclerbirligi following their promotion to the Süper Lig. The 26-year-old joined from English Championship club Watford on a season-long loan after struggling for game time in England. Tom Dele-Bashiru Copyright: ImagoxAndyxRowlandx ​Since making the switch to Turkey, however, he has become an indispensable figure for the Alkaralar. This season, Dele-Bashiru has featured in 22 of the 23 league matches for which he was available, providing one assist. He has served…

Doja Cat performs during Global Citizen’s Move Afrika: Pretoria on March 20, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Global Citizen) Last week in Pretoria felt like one of those moments you know will be talked about long after the lights go down. Global Citizen brought its Move Afrika tour to South Africa for the first time, and with Doja Cat headlining, it was never going to be a quiet arrival. The night carried a certain weight. For Doja Cat, it marked her first performance on a South African stage, but not her first connection to…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a comfortable 2-0 win against Iran at the Antalya Stadium in Turkiye, despite being without several household names, Soccernet.ng reports. Victor Osimhen wasn’t called up due to his forearm fracture, while Calvin Bassey pulled out from the squad due to a back injury, and was replaced by Chibuike Nwaiwu, who came on for Igoh Ogbu in the second half. Moses Simon broke the deadlock in the seventh minute, squaring the ball into the near post to give Nigeria the lead. Moses Simon during the AFCON Pre-Match conference. Copyright: Imagoxshengolpixsx Get Our Sports News First…

Welcome to our live coverage of Iran vs Nigeria at the Antalya Stadium in Turkey, where both sides meet in an international friendly designed to fine-tune preparations ahead of bigger challenges. Stay with us for live commentary, goals, play-by-play and all the key updates as they happen. Follow Iran vs Nigeria’s Super Eagles live here: While the stakes may not be competitive, the context around this game adds an extra layer of intrigue. Iran arrive in Turkey as part of their build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, having already secured qualification and using fixtures like this to sharpen their…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his starting lineup for Nigeria’s friendly match against Iran scheduled for Antalya, Turkey, Soccernet.ng reports. It is the Super Eagles’ first match since beating Egypt’s Pharaohs on penalties to claim the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in January. With Nigeria no longer in the qualifying race for the 2026 World Cup, these friendlies only serve as tune-up games ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers later in the year. With Calvin Bassey and Victor Osimhen unavailable, Chelle has opted for a blend of returning stars and established personnel in…