Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, October 6.
The fixture comes one week after Nigeria’s second 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau’s Wild Dogs in Bissau on Tuesday, September 29.
Eric Chelle’s men will launch their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign at home against Madagascar’s Barea on Friday, September 25.
Nigeria and Russia last met in a friendly in Moscow on June 6, 2025, with both sides settling for a 1-1 draw.
Russia took the lead through Semi Ajayi’s own goal before Tolu Arokodare restored parity for Nigeria after the break.
Nigeria currently sit 26th in the FIFA world rankings, while Russia are 35th.
