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The Super Eagles face their toughest test yet under coach Eric Chelle, with an away clash against a red-hot Russian side, unbeaten in seven games this year, all clean sheets.
  • Nigeria faces Russia at Luzhniki Stadium on Friday, June 6
  • Russia has scored 36 goals and conceded none in 7 straight wins
  • Super Eagles are unbeaten under Chelle, recently winning the Unity Cup
  • Osimhen, Lookman, and several key names are out for Nigeria
  • Boniface, Simon, and Arokodare lead the makeshift frontline
Russia is on a steamroll, but Nigeria is showing signs of tactical maturity under new head coach Eric Chelle. With key players missing, it’s a huge opportunity for fringe talents to step up. Boniface is still searching for his first international goal, and there’s no bigger stage than Moscow. For Nigeria, it’s not just a friendly, it’s a statement.

Can Nigeria stun Russia in their backyard, or will the Eagles fold under pressure? Either way, this clash will tell us just how far Chelle’s side has come — and how far they still need to go.