Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has stated that the Tremendous Eagles needed to give every part to match Russia in Friday’s 1–1 pleasant match on the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
The 24-year-old performed the total recreation and praised the Russian staff for his or her sturdy efficiency and depth.
Talking to Match TV after the match, Okoye stated:
“The Russian staff performed at a really excessive stage. We needed to give our greatest to maintain up. I feel it was an awesome match for the followers.”
The Tremendous Eagles, making ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, went behind within the first half however scored an equaliser after the break.
Okoye stated the sport was a very good studying expertise for Nigeria.
“The balls had been a bit simpler than ordinary, however general, every part was advantageous. I actually preferred the ambiance within the stadium.”
The match was a uncommon assembly between Nigeria and Russia and was performed in entrance of a vigorous crowd.
For Russia, the pleasant is a part of their ongoing worldwide video games following their suspension from UEFA and FIFA competitions.
For Nigeria, consideration now turns to bettering their ways forward of vital World Cup qualifying video games later this yr.
