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Super Eagles Hold Russia to Draw in Thrilling Moscow Friendly

Posted : 06 June 2025

The Super Eagles of Nigeria battled to a 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday, June 6, 2025.  The match, marking the first senior-level encounter between the two nations, was part of Nigeria's preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. 

 

Russia took the lead in the first half, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to score the opening goal.  However, Nigeria responded in the second half, with Genk striker Tolu Arokodare netting his first international goal to level the score.  Arokodare's inclusion in the squad followed an impressive season in the Belgian Pro League, where he tallied 20 goals for KRC Genk. 

 

The match was played amid unique circumstances, as Russia remains under a FIFA ban due to geopolitical issues.  Despite the ban, the Russian Football Union has organized friendly matches to maintain the national team's competitive edge.  The fixture against Nigeria was part of this initiative, with both teams agreeing to the friendly to provide their players with valuable international experience. 

 

Nigeria's head coach, Eric Chelle, utilized the match to assess his squad's readiness ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.  The Super Eagles are set to face Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March, with the matches scheduled for Kigali and Uyo, respectively.  The draw against Russia offers both positives and areas for improvement as Nigeria aims to secure a spot in the 2026 tournament. 

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