Nigeria is set to face Russia in an international friendly on October 6 at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Before the game, it was known that 17 players took part in training. Nigeria have played two AFCON qualifiers as they recorded a 2-1 win over Madagascar, with the Super Eagles losing 3-0 to Group B side Guinea. Saturday’s 101-cap included Moses Simon, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Benjamin Fredricks and Emmanuel Fernandez and forwards Kelechi Iheanacho and Akor Adams.
International friendly match: 17 players of “Eagles” held their first training in Nizhny Novgorod. The Super Eagles have had their first training session in Nizhny Novgorod as they prepare for Tuesday’s international friendly against the Russian senior national team. A group of 17 people
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