Super Eagles Fight Back From 3-1 Down to Hold Russia 3-3
Akor Adams struck in the 94th minute as a heavily rotated Super Eagles side recovered from 3-1 down to force a dramatic 3-3 friendly draw with Russia....
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Nigeria vs Russia: Depleted Super Eagles Face High-Pressure Test in Nizhny Novgorod
Nigeria face Russia in Nizhny Novgorod with Éric Chelle’s squad weakened by injuries, club-release problems and travel issues, turning the friendly into a demanding examination of the Super Eagles’ younger players....
Super Eagles depleted before Russia friendly as injuries, club blocks hit Chelle’s squad
Nigeria head into Tuesday’s friendly against Russia with Wilfred Ndidi among several players ruled out or prevented from joining Éric Chelle’s squad....
ICPC Hosts Russia for Anti-Corruption Dialogue on Prevention, Procurement and Asset Recovery
Nigeria and Russia compared anti-corruption approaches in Abuja, but the September dialogue did not create a new treaty or joint enforcement mechanism....
Eto’o Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over €567,570 Russia Friendly Payment
Samuel Eto’o is under renewed governance pressure after former FECAFOOT officials questioned two payments totalling €567,570 linked to Cameroon’s 2023 friendly against Russia....
Nigeria set for Russia rematch as Super Eagles head to Nizhny Novgorod
Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod on October 6, 2026, in a rematch of the sides’ 1-1 draw in Moscow last year....