Nigeria vs Russia TODAY: Time, Super Eagles Squad, Where to Watch Live (October 6)

Super Eagles wan redeem their image TODAY! After that shameful 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria go face Russia TODAY, Tuesday October 6 for Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

Match Details: Nigeria vs Russia Date and Time

The Nigeria vs Russia friendly go kick-off by 5PM Naija time (WAT), which be 7PM for Russia time. This na international friendly wey coach Eric Chelle use take prepare boys for World Cup qualifiers.

Venue na Nizhny Novgorod Stadium wey hold 45,000 fans. Referee go be from Russia FA. This match na part of Super Eagles preparation for 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Super Eagles 22-Man Squad List vs Russia

For the Nigeria vs Russia squad list, coach Eric Chelle carry 22 players go Russia.

Good news be say Kelechi Iheanacho don finally join Super Eagles camp for Russia. But bad news, Wilfred Ndidi pull out due to injury, so Moses Simon na the new captain for this Nigeria vs Russia match!

Full Super Eagles Squad vs Russia:
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie
Defenders: William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina, Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Igoh Ogbu
Midfielders: Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Tochukwu Nnadi
Forwards: Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Samuel Chukwueze, Kelechi Iheanacho, Akor Adams, Moses Simon, Tolu Arokodare

Where to Watch Nigeria vs Russia Live in Nigeria

Where you go watch Nigeria vs Russia live today? If you dey Nigeria, you fit watch am live for NTA Sports and Afrosport TV.

Or stream Nigeria vs Russia live stream for free on NFF YouTube channel and SportyTV by 5PM sharp. Kick-off na 5PM WAT, no African time.

Head to Head and Form Guide

This no be first time Nigeria vs Russia go jam. Last time dem play na June 2025, match end 1-1 draw for Luzhniki Stadium. That day Semi Ajayi score own goal, but Tolu Arokodare equalize late for Super Eagles.

Russia dey in hot form. Dem just use Namibia do 6-0 practice on Saturday to send warning to Nigeria. Russia never lose for last 8 games.

But with Victor Osimhen back and Chukwueze in form, Super Eagles get chance to redeem that 3-0 shame against Guinea-Bissau. Osimhen dey chase Rashidi Yekini goal record.

Our Prediction

This Nigeria vs Russia match na must win for Super Eagles to restore confidence. After that 3-0 disgrace, we need to show say we still be giant of Africa.

Wetin be your prediction for Nigeria vs Russia today? How many we go beat them? Drop am for comment section!

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