Super Eagles Train in Russia for Upcoming Friendly Match
The Super Eagles of Nigeria began their training in Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday night in preparation for an international friendly match against Russia, set to take place on Tuesday at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, with kick-off at 6pm Nigerian time. The team arrived in Moscow on Friday and immediately started their preparations.
However, they will be without captain Wilfred Ndidi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Akpe Victory, who have all withdrawn from the match. In response, head coach Éric Chelle has invited John Otomewo and Vince Osuji to replace Ndidi and Victory.
The friendly match will mark the second encounter between Nigeria and Russia at the senior international level.
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