Moses Simon Leads Super Eagles Against Russia in Friendly

Moses Simon, winger for the Super Eagles, stated that Nigeria is focused on winning their international friendly match against Russia at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on October 6, 2026, at 5 p.m. This match marks the second encounter between the teams in 16 months.

The Super Eagles are looking to rebound from a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Simon emphasized the team's commitment, saying, “We didn’t come here to lose; we can’t fly for long hours to come here to lose.

We came to win also.” He is one of the more experienced players in a 19-man squad that has seen several withdrawals due to injuries and club restrictions, including captain Wilfred Ndidi and others. Simon is expected to captain the team, with late invitee Ibrahim Ajasa joining them in Russia.

Kelechi Iheanacho has also rejoined the squad after a successful stint at Bursaspor. Russia is currently unbeaten in their last four matches.