Iran Coach Amir Ghalenoei Hails Super Eagles After Hard-Fought Friendly Defeat
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei praised Nigeria after his side’s 2-1 friendly loss in Antalya. He called it a very useful preparation game against a strong, physical opponent. Goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams secured the win for Nigeria, while Mehdi Taremi scored Iran’s consolation. Ghalenoei said the match allowed his team to trial an alternative defensive setup and rotate the squad. He noted that all eleven Nigerian players compete in top European leagues, which made the challenge even more valuable. As Iran continues World Cup preparations, Nigeria now turns its attention to a friendly against Jordan under coach Eric Chelle.
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