Nigeria face Russia today, October 6, for Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Kick-off na 6pm Nigeria time. Chelle name a different 24-man squad, without Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi, so he fit look more players. Captain Wilfred Ndidi pull out.
Nigeria dey rank 26th in the world, Russia 35th. The two teams last meet June 2025 for Moscow and draw 1-1. Nigeria miss out on the 2026 World Cup, so the team dey rebuild.