The Super Eagles of Nigeria will fly out to Moscow tonight for their highly anticipated international friendly against Russia. The match, scheduled to take place at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium on Friday, June 6, marks the first-ever senior-level meeting between the two nations.
Fresh off their triumphant Unity Cup victory in London, where they edged Jamaica in a thrilling 5-4 penalty shootout, the Super Eagles are eager to maintain their winning momentum under head coach Eric Chelle. The Franco-Malian tactician has emphasized his team's determination to secure victory, stating, "We’re not just traveling for a match—we’re going there to win."
The Nigerian squad, unbeaten in their last four matches, will use this friendly as a crucial build-up to the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in September. currently banned from FIFA and UEFA competitions due to geopolitical sanctions, sees this encounter as an opportunity to maintain competitive exposure despite their isolation from official tournaments.