Nigeria's Super Eagles Lead Early but Fall Behind to Russia

In an international friendly held in Nizhny Novgorod, Nigeria's Super Eagles initially took the lead against Russia with a goal from Kelechi Iheanacho in the 10th minute, assisted by Abdullahi Bewene. Nigeria had further chances to extend their lead, including a missed header by Emmanuel Fernandez and a long-range shot from Moses Simon that went over the bar.

However, Russia began to assert themselves and equalized in the 30th minute when Lechi Sadulaev scored from inside the box, assisted by Matvey Kislyak. The hosts continued to apply pressure, forcing Nigerian goalkeeper Samuel James to make crucial saves from Aleksey Miranchuk and Aleksandr Sobolev.

Russia completed their comeback in first-half stoppage time with a goal from Kislyak, who found the bottom-right corner with a left-footed shot from the center of the box. Nigeria struggled to regain control after conceding the second goal.