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Nigeria vs Iran Friendly Sparks Excitement in Turkey

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7 months ago

March 27, 2026

Nigeria vs Iran friendly Turkey sees the Super Eagles test new talent in Antalya as Eric Chelle reshapes the squad after AFCON

Nigeria national football team, led by head coach Eric Chelle, will face Iran national football team in Antalya, Turkey, on Friday, 27 March 2026, in an international friendly that forms part of a four-nation invitational tournament.

The match, scheduled at the Corendon Airlines Park, will kick off at 4pm Nigerian time and serves as an opportunity for both sides to experiment without competitive pressure.

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The Super Eagles enter the fixture in a rebuilding phase following their Africa Cup of Nations campaign, with Chelle expected to assess emerging talents and refine his tactical approach.

The encounter against Iran is one of two fixtures Nigeria will play in the tournament, which also features Jordan and Costa.

Unlike competitive qualifiers or tournament matches, no points are at stake, allowing both teams to prioritise squad depth and player development.

For Nigeria, the game represents a timely platform to integrate new faces into the national setup and evaluate combinations across the pitch.

The venue for the tournament was originally planned for Amman but was relocated to Antalya due to security concerns in the Middle East.

The change has not diminished anticipation, as international friendlies of this nature often provide valuable insight into team progress and individual performance.

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Attention will also be on how the Super Eagles adapt to Chelle’s evolving system, with supporters keen to see fluidity in attack and greater defensive organisation.

While results remain secondary, the match is expected to deliver competitive intensity and moments of quality as both teams test their readiness ahead of upcoming fixtures.

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Sanwo-Olu Surprises Wife Ibijoke With Flowers at Women’s Conference

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9 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Sanwo-Olu surprises wife Ibijoke with flowers and shares a kiss at COWLSO’s 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, with flowers before sharing a kiss with her at the opening ceremony of the 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos on Tuesday.

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The event was organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) under the theme, “Anchored in Purpose: Be the Blueprint.”

Sanwo-Olu presented the flowers to his wife during his speech at the conference, which brings together women and leaders for discussions and activities focused on women’s empowerment and leadership.

“On behalf of COWLSO and everything that is decent, we want to appreciate you, we want to honour you,” the governor said.

The couple subsequently shared a kiss as Nigerian singer 2Baba’s song, “African Queen”, played at the event.

The conference aims to inspire women, empower leaders and promote a purposeful future through discussions and activities centred on women’s development.