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Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Russia for the first time in a senior international match on Friday, June 6, at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Kick-off is 8 PM Nigerian time.
  • The match takes place at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium, venue of the 2018 World Cup final
  • Russia is unbeaten in 2024, scoring 36 goals and conceding none
  • Nigeria recently won the Unity Cup and beat Ghana 2–1
  • Key players Osimhen and Lookman are out, but Nigeria’s depth remains strong
  • Live broadcast available on Match TV, Afrosport, and NFF TV
This friendly isn’t just about fitness or FIFA rankings, it’s about national confidence. Russia’s been on a ruthless run, but Nigeria’s young side under coach Eric Chelle is finding its rhythm. Even without top stars, the Super Eagles have shown they can grind out results. It’s also a chance to see if Nigeria’s newer names like Boniface and Arokodare can rise to the occasion on European turf.

It’s Russia’s fortress vs Nigeria’s rebuilding fire. Tune in at 8 PM on Friday and let’s see who leaves Moscow with bragging rights.