US EditionRussia vs. Nigeria Predicted Lineups, Team News, Score Prediction: Boniface Returns for Super Eagles Friendly
- Nigeria will play an international friendly against Russia at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Friday, June 6, 2025.
- This match follows Nigeria's recent Unity Cup win in London last week, where they edged Ghana and defeated Jamaica on penalties after a 2-2 final draw.
- Nigeria enters the game with a new coach and many new players, while Russia, banned from official FIFA and UEFA competitions, relies mostly on domestic league players.
- Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong highlighted Russia's aggressive 4-3-3 formation and high pressing, noting the team’s current eight-match winning streak including 5-0 wins earlier this year.
- This friendly provides Nigeria a chance to build momentum and test its evolving squad ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers later this year, despite missing key stars like Victor Osimhen.
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Russia vs Nigeria: We know their strengths, weaknesses — Troost-Ekong talks tough
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has spoken tough ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly tie with Russia in Moscow on Friday. The former Watford defender said Eric Chelle’s side knows both the strengths and weaknesses of the Russian team. Speaking during a press event hosted by the Russian Football Union on Thursday ahead of the Friday game, Troost-Ekong also admitted that the Russian team plays aggressively. “We have seen that the R…
"We're here for business" – Troost-Ekong rallies Super Eagles ahead of Russia clash
Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Thursday, Troost-Ekong emphasised the team’s mission in Moscow. The post “We’re here for business” – Troost-Ekong rallies Super Eagles ahead of Russia clash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Russia vs. Nigeria predicted lineups, team news, score prediction: Boniface returns for Super Eagles friendly
Following a narrow victory in the revived Unity Cup, Nigeria travel to Moscow to take on Russia in an international friendly, hoping to gear up for World Cup qualifying later this fall.
Victor Boniface leads Super Eagles attack vs Russia - Score Nigeria
Victor Boniface has been given yet another chance to prove he is good enough to play for the Super Eagles after he was handed a Starting XI spot against Russia tonight in Moscow. The Bayer Leverkusen striker will under more scrutiny tonight after Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers delivered a goal and an assist at the […]
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