Super Eagles starting XI: Okoye, Simon, Boniface, Onyeka start; Uche full debut; Arokodare bench
Published: June 06, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Friday evening's friendly against Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, with kickoff set for 18:00 PM Nigerian time.At least seven members of Nigeria's ideal starting lineup were not named in the travelling squad to the Russian capital, including ...
'Boniface and Simon, for example' - Ex-Spartak striker Emenike says Nigeria more than just Osimhen
Published: June 06, 2025
Former Spartak Moscow striker Emmanuel Emenike believes Nigeria’s national team remains strong despite the absence of star forward Victor Osimhen in their upcoming match against Russia.Speaking to Metaratings.ru, the ex-Super Eagles striker praised the Napoli star but emphasized that Nigeria boasts depth and quality ...
Benin City-born CB who wants to play for Nigeria among seven players released by Liverpool
Published: June 06, 2025
Following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season, Premier League champions Liverpool have announced their retained and released list.Liverpool have released seven players, including promising Benin City-born centre-back Louis Enahoro-Marcus, who holds a British passportAged 18, Enahoro-Marcus is open to representing Ni...
'Opportunity to prove himself' - Eric Chelle says Olusegun was closely monitored before Nigeria call-up
Published: June 06, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has shed light on the decision to hand Olakunle Olusegun his maiden invitation to the national team, describing the upcoming friendly against Russia as a chance for the winger to prove his worth.Olusegun was drafted into the squad following a wave of withdrawals among the forward lin...
'It does not matter who we play' - Russia coach downplays impact of missing Super Eagles players
Published: June 06, 2025
Russia head coach Valery Karpin has downplayed the significance of Nigeria missing several key players ahead of their high-profile friendly at Luzhniki Stadium, insisting that his team’s preparation remains unchanged regardless of the opposition.Responding to a question about how Russia plans to approach the match in...
Every word Chelle said on Lookman's future, Osimhen's suitors, missing Super Eagles players, Russia
Published: June 05, 2025
Ahead of Nigeria’s friendly match against the Russian national team, Nigerian head coach Eric Chelle spoke candidly about the absence of some of his key players, the ongoing transfer situations for Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, and his approach to the upcoming game."Thank you for the warm welcome. For me person...
Every word Troost-Ekong said on Russia national team, Victor Moses, game plan, 2018 memories
Published: June 05, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has praised the unifying power of football and shared insights into Nigeria’s preparations ahead of their high-profile international friendly against Russia, set to take place at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday.   Speaking during a press event hosted by the Russian...
From Safonov to Mostovoy: Meet the Russian quartet ready to haunt Super Eagles
Published: June 05, 2025
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take on Russia in a highly anticipated international friendly match on Friday, June 6, at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. As both teams prepare for this historic clash — the first-ever senior international meeting between the two nations — Nigeria must be vigilant of s...
'Expecting a very good game' - Ex-Lokomotiv star Victor Obinna backs Super Eagles to shine v Russia
Published: June 05, 2025
Former Super Eagles forward Victor Obinna has praised the current Nigeria national team ahead of their friendly with Russia, highlighting the depth of talent in the squad, especially in the attacking department.Obinna is no stranger to Russian football, having spent four years with Moscow giants Lokomotiv during his pl...
'An African version' - Former Russia coach likens Nigeria to four-time World Cup winners Germany
Published: June 05, 2025
Former head coach of the Russian national team, Anatoly Byshovets, has drawn a bold comparison between Nigeria and Germany ahead of the much-anticipated friendly between Russia and the Super Eagles.Byshovets said the African giants remind him of four-time World Cup winners Germany, who are known for their physicality a...
Former Spartak defender on Russia v Nigeria clash: Osimhen didn't come but expect goals
Published: June 05, 2025
Former Spartak Moscow defender Eduard Mor has shared his thoughts on Friday evening's friendly between the Russian national team and Nigeria, highlighting the absence of one of the Super Eagles' biggest stars while warning that the match could still turn into a goal fest.Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle will be without...
'We've got the two best African players ' - Wilfred Ndidi says talent is not Super Eagles problem
Published: June 05, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has expressed strong belief in the quality of Nigeria’s national team, highlighting the exceptional talent within the squad, particularly the presence of two of Africa’s finest players.Although Ndidi did not explicitly name the players he referred to as the ‘two best African ...
Dessers reveals the NPFL player who impressed him at Unity Cup, talks World Cup hopes
Published: June 04, 2025
Cyriel Dessers has lauded the performance of NPFL standout Sodiq Ismail during the recently concluded 2025 Unity Cup in London, while expressing optimism about Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Reflecting on the intense schedule of the Unity Cup, where Nigeria clinched the title with a 5-4 pen...
'I didn't know him before' - Frank Onyeka rates Papa Mustapha's performance in Unity Cup
Published: June 04, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has praised Papa Mustapha after their impressive link-up during the Unity Cup, despite playing alongside the Niger Tornadoes star for the first time at the recently concluded tournament in London.Onyeka and Mustapha both started in midfield as the Super Eagles earned a hard-fought 2...
'Beach footballers' – Ex-Lokomotiv chief brutally mocks NFF over absence of key Super Eagles players
Published: June 04, 2025
Former Lokomotiv Moscow president Nikolai Naumov has criticized the Nigerian Football Federation over the absence of key Super Eagles players ahead of the upcoming international friendly against Russia.Naumov expressed frustration over Nigeria's squad selection, calling the situation disappointing and unprofessional.Ma...