It’s a game of firsts and gaps. Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Russia for the first time in senior-level football, but they’ll do so without several marquee players. Scheduled for Friday, 6 June 2025, at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium, the high-profile friendly is seen less as a formality, more as a test of resilience, tactics, and depth, especially for a Nigerian side trying to defend its unbeaten run.
The Super Eagles are missing top stars, but coach Chelle's squad aims to maintain momentum ahead of future competitions.
- Nigeria will face Russia in their first-ever senior international friendly on 6 June 2025
- Super Eagles are without key names like Osimhen, Lookman, and Ndidi
- Coach Eric Chelle affirms that the team aims to win and prepare smartly for future competitions
- Russia, also missing key players, remains a technically strong and aggressive side
- Players like Iheanacho and Boniface are expected to fill offensive gaps
Despite the absences, Nigeria’s clash with Russia offers valuable insight into the squad’s depth and future readiness.
