NFF confirms Russia clash, names different 21-man Super Eagles squad

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially confirmed that the Super Eagles will take on Russia in an international friendly clash, Soccernet.ng reports. 

Despite fears of playing against the FIFA-banned Russia, the Nigerian football body has accepted the clash slated to hold at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday, June 6.

Unlike the 23-man squad earlier invited for the Unity Cup in London, head coach Eric Chelle, has selected a fresh 21-man roster for the Moscow trip.

Notable names in the squad include team captain William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina, and Bright Osayi-Samuel in defence.

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The midfield is anchored by Wilfred Ndidi and Raphael Onyedika, with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Chrisantus Uche also earning a call-up.

Upfront, Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface, AC Milan's Samuel Chukwueze, and Valencia’s Sadiq Umar lead the line, supported by other attackers including Kelechi Iheanacho, Nathan Tella, and Simon Moses.

Full Super Eagles squad for Russia friendly:

Goalkeepers:

Maduka Okoye (Udinese, Italy)

Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars, Tanzania)

Defenders:

William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia)

Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)

Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce, Turkey)

Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos, Greece)

Semi Ajayi (West Brom, England)

Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)

Midfielders:

Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England)

Frank Onyeka (Augsburg, Germany)

Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy)

Chrisantus Uche (Getafe, Spain)

Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes)

Forwards:

Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)

Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)

Kelechi Iheanacho (Middlesbrough, England)

Moses Simon (Nantes, France)

Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)

Tolu Arokodare (Genk, Belgium)

Sadiq Umar (Valencia, Spain)

The friendly against Russia is part of Nigeria’s continued preparations for the 2025 AFCON and the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.