Russia, ranked thirty fourth within the World, has introduced a global pleasant match in opposition to Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles, regardless of being banned by FIFA.
Since 2022, Russian groups have been banned from taking part in FIFA-sanctioned tournaments, together with World Cup qualifiers. Whereas FIFA’s ban doesn’t particularly cowl pleasant matches, most nationwide groups have averted scheduling video games with Russia to align with FIFA’s place.
Nevertheless, the Russian Soccer Union (RFU) has confirmed their 2025 fixture with Nigeria in a press release.
The assertion stated: “The Russian Soccer Union has reached agreements with the soccer federations of Zambia, Nigeria, and Belarus to carry pleasant matches in upcoming FIFA home windows. In March, Valery Karpin’s group will play Zambia in Moscow, with the precise time and site to be introduced later.”
On June 6, Russia will face Nigeria in a house match, and on June 10, they may play in opposition to Belarus away. The venues and begin instances for each matches will likely be revealed within the close to future.
The pleasant match with Russia is anticipated to assist Nigeria put together for his or her upcoming continental commitments.
Extra particulars concerning the match, together with venue and timing, will likely be introduced quickly.
