2 June
A friendly match with the Nigerian team is coming soon!
The last time the Russian team played on the country's main football arena was in September 2021, when they drew with Croatia (0:0) in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. It's time to return! The return to Luzhniki is not just a change of venue, but an important symbol. It symbolizes hope for change and, perhaps, a new stage in the history of Russian football, which is going through difficult times after the ban on participation in international tournaments. Forced to play with weaker opponents such as Brunei, Zambia and Grenada, Russian footballers are trying to remind people of themselves with every match. The meeting with Nigeria is not only a test of the team's capabilities, but also an important chance for young players to prove themselves on the country's main arena. Nigeria is a serious opponent with a rich football history, and the game against them will be an excellent test for our team. In addition, Luzhniki has always been a special place for Russian athletes: victories were achieved and defeats were endured here to the sounds of the national anthem. The atmosphere of the stadium inspires and charges with energy for full dedication.
At the moment, it is known that Kislyak and Batrakov are included in the Russian team for the match with Nigeria. PSG player Matvey Safonov will take the goalkeeper position. The same squad will go to the game against the Belarusian national team in Minsk.
Nigeria remains one of the most promising African teams, striving for new successes in the international arena. Particular attention is paid to the development of young players and the integration of talents from European leagues into the national team. Under the leadership of Eric Schell, the team won the African Cup of Nations three times, won gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and reached the 1/8 finals of the 1994, 1998 and 2014 World Cups. These achievements allowed Nigeria to take 45th place in the FIFA rankings.
The match with Nigeria also provides an opportunity to attract the attention of the world community to Russian football. Despite the difficulties, our team continues to develop and strives to show its capabilities. This is a chance to assess the level of training of players, coaching decisions and the readiness of the infrastructure for major competitions. Nigeria's roster includes such stars as versatile winger Victor Moses and defenders Chidozie Awaziem and Brian Idowu.
The Russian Football Union announced plans to hold friendly matches with Zambia, Nigeria and Belarus in 2025. Negotiations are also underway on meetings with Vietnam, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Argentina. While final agreements have not yet been reached, everyone is looking forward to meeting the athletic Nigerians in Moscow with impatience. Buy tickets for the Russia – Nigeria match online on our website.
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