The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on Russia in a highly anticipated international friendly clash at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
This encounter is a rare meeting between the two nations, and both teams will be looking to test their depth ahead of upcoming competitive fixtures.
The Nigerian side, led by coach Eric Chelle, will be keen to build on their recent Unity Cup triumph in the Unity Cup in London, where they overcame Jamaica in a tense final decided by penalties.
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While the squad is missing some key names due to injuries, personal reasons, and passport issues—such as Wilfred Ndidi, Cyriel Dessers, and Nathan Tella—it still boasts exciting talent like Victor Boniface, William Troost-Ekong, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, among others.
Russia, on the other hand, will be hoping to put on a show for their home fans, with the Luzhniki crowd expecting a strong performance. The friendly also allows head coach Valery Karpin to experiment with new options and formations.
As Nigeria prepare for busy schedules ahead—including World Cup qualifiers and AFCON tournament—Chelle is expected to test new talents like he did at the Unity Cup. Follow Soccernet.ng's real-time updates, and commentary below.
