17 Super Eagles Train In Nizhny Novgorod Ahead Of Russia Friendly

The Super Eagles have begun preparations for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia with 17 players taking part in their first training session in Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday.

The Nigerian squad held their opening session after arriving in the Russian city ahead of the encounter at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Among those who trained were 101-cap winger Moses Simon, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Benjamin Fredricks and Emmanuel Fernandez, as well as forwards Kelechi Iheanacho and Akor Adams.

The remaining players are expected to join the group as preparations intensify for the clash against the Russian senior men’s national team.

The Super Eagles are scheduled to hold two more training sessions on Sunday and Monday before facing Russia.

The Nigerian delegation travelled to Russia on Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines flights, with the respective routes passing through Istanbul and Addis Ababa before the players and officials arrived in Moscow and continued their journey to Nizhny Novgorod.

Tuesday’s meeting will be the latest encounter between the two nations after they played out a 1-1 draw at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on June 6, 2025.

Russia took the lead through a Semi Ajayi own goal before Tolu Arokodare restored parity for Nigeria.

The Super Eagles will be hoping for a stronger attacking display this time as they continue preparations for their upcoming competitive fixtures.