The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
The Nigeria Football Federation announced the fixture on its official X handle on Tuesday, saying it would be the “second meeting between both nations in 16 months.”
“The fixture has been confirmed by Nigeria’s FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodatasports,” the NFF said.
Nigeria and Russia last met in a friendly in Moscow in June 2025, with both sides playing out a 1-1 draw. Related News Wheelchair American Football promotes inclusion in Nigeria Cricket: Akpata rewards W’Cup-bound U-19 girls with scholarships Golf: Nigeria Cup set for mini-festival at Ikoyi Club
Russia took the lead in the 27th minute after Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi scored an own goal, before Tolu Arokodare equalised for the Super Eagles in the 71st minute.
