Iran vs Nigeria: Team News, Predicted Line-ups, Head-to-Head and Match Details

Iran vs Nigeria: Team News, Predicted Line-ups, Head-to-Head and Match Details

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Iran national football team will face Nigeria national football team in an international friendly on Friday, March 27, 2026, with both sides using the fixture to assess squad depth and tactical options, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Team News

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle is dealing with several selection concerns ahead of the encounter. Star striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out with a fractured forearm, while Semi Ajayi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru return to the squad despite ongoing fitness issues.

Defender Ola Aina is unavailable due to match fitness concerns, and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been left out on technical grounds.

Iran, under the guidance of Amir Ghalenoei, will also be without key personnel. Midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi misses out with a foot injury, while forward Sardar Azmoun has been excluded following a reported dispute with the federation.

Predicted Line-ups

Nigeria (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Maduka Okoye

Defenders: Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka

Forwards: Akor Adams, Paul Onuachu, Ademola Lookman

Iran (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Alireza Beiranvand

Defenders: Saleh Hardani, Hossein Kanaanizadegan, Majid Hosseini, Milad Mohammadi

Midfielders: Saman Ghoddos, Mohammad Karimi, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Mohammad Mohebi

Forwards: Mehdi Taremi, Mehdi Ghayedi

Head-to-Head

Nigeria and Iran have met only twice at senior level, with the Super Eagles holding a slight edge—one win and one draw from their previous encounters.

Match Details

Fixture: Iran vs Nigeria (International Friendly)

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026

Kick-off: 16:00

Venue: Antalya Stadium Turkey