Super Eagles set to face Russia in Oct 6 friendly at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium

The Super Eagles will play Russia in an international friendly on Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Russia, DAILY POST reports. The match comes exactly one week after Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea Bissau’s Wild Dogs in Bissau on 29 September, and four days after the opening qualifier versus Madagascar’s Barea on 25 September in Nigeria. Eric Chelle’s squad will use the friendly to fine‑tune preparations ahead of the AFCON qualifiers.

Nigeria and Russia last met on 6 June 2025 in Moscow, ending in a 1‑1 draw where Semi Ajayi’s own goal gave Russia an early lead before Tolu Arokodare equalised. Currently, Nigeria sits 26th in the FIFA world rankings while Russia is 35th.

The friendly offers a chance to test tactics and player combinations before the crucial qualifiers. Fans wondering whether the squad will build on the June draw or seek an outright win can watch the match live via broadcast partners to be announced. How will Chelle’s lineup look, and what adjustments might he make based on the earlier qualifier results?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/08/super-eagles-russia-clash-in-friendly-october-6/