US EditionRussia vs Nigeria: Okoye Saved Us, Boniface Struggled - Nigerians React to Super Eagles' Draw
- Nigeria played Russia in their first senior international match on June 5, 2025, at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium, ending in a 1-1 draw.
- Despite being barred from participating in FIFA and UEFA events since October 2022, Russia entered the match maintaining an eight-game unbeaten run dating back to October 2023.
- Russia took an early lead through an own goal by Semi Ajayi, but Nigeria's Tolu Arokodare equalized after capitalizing on a goalkeeper error.
- Nigeria’s goalkeeper Maduka Okoye made key saves, and supporters praised his performance while some criticized Victor Boniface’s struggles in attack.
- The draw extends Nigeria’s unbeaten run in 2025 and provides valuable preparation for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.
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Int'l Friendly: Arokodare strikes as Nigeria's Super Eagles draw against Russia in Moscow
Tolu Arokodare struck in the second half to cancel out a first-half own goal by Semi Ajayi, The post Int’l Friendly: Arokodare strikes as Nigeria’s Super Eagles draw against Russia in Moscow appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Russia vs Nigeria: Okoye saved us, Boniface struggled - Nigerians react to Super Eagles' draw
Some Nigerian football fans have expressed their happiness over the national team’s display against Russia in their international friendly on Friday. DAILY POST reports that Russia dominated much of the encounter at the Luzhniki Stadium on Friday evening. The hosts took the lead in the first half through Semi Ajayi’s own goal. However, Eric Chelle’s side equalised in the second half, thanks to Tolu Arokodare’s goal. Following the match, supporte…
S’Eagles Coach Highlights Key Area For Improvement After 1-1 Draw With Russia
ShareFollowing Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Russia in an international friendly on Friday, Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has identified the need for his team to improve their ability to play under pressure. The match, held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, saw the hosts take an early lead in the 27th minute when Nigeria’s... The post S’Eagles Coach Highlights Key Area For Improvement After 1-1 Draw With Russia appeared first on New Telegraph.
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