Eric Chelle Commends Super Eagles After 3-3 Draw with Russia

Head coach Eric Chelle praised the Super Eagles after they fought back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-3 draw against Russia in an international friendly. Kelechi Iheanacho opened the scoring for Nigeria in the first half, but Russia responded with three goals, taking a 3-1 lead, including two goals before halftime.

The Eagles mounted a second-half comeback, with debutant Philip Edokpolor scoring in the 78th minute and Akor Adams equalizing deep into stoppage time at the 94th minute. Chelle acknowledged that preparations for the match were challenging due to injuries and the unavailability of several first-team regulars, which led him to include a number of Under-23 players in the squad.

The draw provided valuable insights into the squad's depth as Nigeria aims for AFCON qualification and a place in upcoming fixtures. Chelle is set to lead the Super Eagles in a double-header against DR Congo in November, along with a match against Tanzania.