Super Eagles Draw 2-2 with Jordan in Antalya Friendly

In an international friendly match on Tuesday night in Antalya, Turkey, the Super Eagles of Nigeria faced Jordan, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Jordan's Mousa Tamari opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a free-kick that caught the Nigerian defense off guard.

Nigeria equalized six minutes later through Raphael Onyedika, who scored from a clever cutback by Moses Simon, marking Simon's 97th appearance for the national team. Ademola Lookman then scored, giving Nigeria a 2-1 lead after a well-placed cross from Bright Osayi-Samuel.

However, the match took a turn when Nigerian goalkeeper Francis Uzoho was forced off due to injury in the 57th minute. Despite Nigeria's efforts, Jordan equalized in the 77th minute.

The match concluded with Alex Iwobi receiving a straight red card, but the draw provided valuable insights for the coaching staff as they prepare for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.