russia vs nigeria

Despite halting Russia’s 36-goal streak, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says the team must improve its pressing ahead of September’s World Cup qualifiers Nigeria drew 1-1 with Russia after a first-half own goal from Semi Ajayi and a second-half equaliser by Tolu Arokodare. Coach Eric...

Ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly with Russia, William Troost-Ekong and coach Eric Chelle say the match is vital for building a cohesive squad and refining tactics. Troost-Ekong: “We’re here for business, not sightseeing.” Friendly seen as prep for AFCON 2025 and 2026 World Cup...

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...

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...