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Super Eagles to Face Russia in Historic Friendly at Luzhniki Stadium

Posted : 06 June 2025

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Russia in an international friendly match on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Moscow's iconic Luzhniki Stadium. This encounter marks the first-ever senior-level meeting between the two nations. 

 

Despite initial uncertainties due to Russia's FIFA suspension, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the fixture, aiming to provide the team with a competitive test ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

 

Head coach Eric Chelle has named a revised 21-man squad for the match, introducing new faces such as Brentford B defender Benjamin Fredrick and home-based players Isaac Saviour, Sodiq Ismaila, and Sikiru Alimi.

These additions come in response to the withdrawal of key players like Samuel Chukwueze, Cyriel Dessers, and Ola Aina due to injuries, personal commitments, and travel documentation issues. 

 

Russia's head coach, Valery Karpin, has acknowledged the challenge posed by the Super Eagles, describing the match as a significant test for his team. 

 

The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:00 PM local time and will be broadcast live on NTA Sports and SuperSport.

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