The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Moscow ahead of their international friendly against Russia scheduled for next Tuesday.
The Nigerian delegation touched down in the Russian capital on Friday afternoon and is expected to begin preparations immediately for the highly anticipated encounter.
Head coach Éric Chelle and his players will face Russia at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in what will be only the second senior international meeting between the two nations.
Nigeria and Russia first met in June 2025 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw.
The upcoming fixture presents another opportunity for Chelle to assess his squad as the Super Eagles continue preparations for future international competitions, including the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Nigeria will also be eager to bounce back from their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their most recent outing. The loss saw the Super Eagles surrender top spot in their AFCON qualifying group and attracted criticism from supporters and football analysts.
Several new faces are expected to feature during the friendly, with Chelle using the match to evaluate emerging talents alongside experienced members of the squad.
The Super Eagles are scheduled to hold their first training session in Moscow as preparations intensify ahead of Tuesday’s clash.
With both teams seeking to fine-tune their squads, the encounter is expected to provide a valuable test for Nigeria against one of Europe’s established national sides.
