Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, October 6, 2026,reports Completesports.com.
The encounter will come exactly one week after Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Matchday 2 qualifying fixture against Guinea-Bissau’s Djurtus in Bissau on Tuesday, 29 September.
Eric Chelle’s side will begin their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign at home against Madagascar’s Barea on Friday, September 25.
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Nigeria and Russia last met in an international friendly on June 6, 2025, at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, where both teams played out a 1-1 draw.
Russia took the lead in the first half after Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi scored an own goal. Nigeria, however, fought back in the second half, with Tolu Arokodare finding the equaliser.
The Super Eagles are currently ranked 26th in the FIFA world rankings, while Russia’s national team, known as ‘Our Boys,’ occupy 35th position.
By Adeboye Amosu
