Nigeria vs Iran: Eric Chelle Names Super Eagles XI for First Match Since AFCON 2025
- Eric Chelle has announced Super Eagles’ starting lineup for the international friendly match against Iran
- Nigeria faces Team Melli of Iran before a second match against Jordan in the four-nation mini-tournament
- It is the first time the Super Eagles have taken to the pitch since featuring at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
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Eric Chelle has announced Super Eagles' starting lineup for the international friendly match against the Iranian national team in Antalya, Turkey.
It is their first match since finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and is the first of two matches in the four-nation invitational tournament.
Nigeria will face Iran in the first match before taking on Jordan in the second match, both of which will be played at the Corendon Airlines Stadium in Turkey.
Eric Chelle’s XI to face Iran
Eric Chelle fielded a strong XI for the match, which included top stars like Akor Adams, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman amongst others.
Maduka Okoye, who skipped AFCON 2025 returning in goal for the first time since the June 2025 international break, ahead of Francis Uzoho.
Akor Adams leads the line and is supported by Lookman, Simon and Samuel Chukwueze, while captain Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi play in midfield.
Semi Ajayi and Igoh Ogbu are preferred in the heart of the defence, and are supported in fullback by Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi.
Full starting 11
Maduka Okoye; Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Igoh Ogbu, Bruno Onyemaechi; Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi; Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon; Akor Adams.
Substitutes: Adeleye Adebayo, Francis Uzoho, Zaidu Sanusi, Frank Onyeka, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Phillip Otelle, Chidera Ejuke, Emmanuel Fernandez, Umole, Paul Onuachu, Raphael Onyedika, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Yira Sor.
Iran XI
Alireza Beyranvand, Ali Nemati, Shoja Khalilzadeh, Hossein Kanani, Aria Yousefi, Milad Mohammadi, Saman Ghoddos, Mohammad Ghorbani, Mohammad Mohebbi, Ali Gholizadeh, Mehdi Taremi
Where to watch Nigeria vs Iran
Legit.ng previously reported the list of TV stations and streaming platforms to watch the match even though the coverage is limited on both platforms.
The match is not an official match, even though it counts for FIFA ranking points hence it is not readily available for audiences in Nigeria.
Source: Legit.ng
