Nigeria prepares to face Russia in international friendly at Sovcombank Arena
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Nigeria will take on Russia at Sovcombank Arena on October 6 in their last match of the international break. The Super Eagles face selection challenges with seven players withdrawn due to injuries and club restrictions, leaving them with a reduced squad. Conversely, Russia enters the match in excellent form, having recorded two recent victories. Both teams aim to conclude this international window positively amid contrasting recent performances. The match is set to kick off at 5 PM BST, with digital platform M4STV holding global streaming rights.
- •Match set for 5 PM BST on October 6 at Sovcombank Arena.
- •Nigeria impacted by injuries and club restrictions, with seven players out.
- •Russia arrives with a strong recent record, including a 6-0 win over Namibia.
- •Kelechi Iheanacho returns to Nigeria's squad after recovering from injury.
- •Digital platform M4STV will stream the match globally.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Russia vs Nigeria – Match preview and team news
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Nigeria XI vs Russia – Predicted lineup and team news
"Nigeria travels to Sovcombank Arena on Tuesday as they face Russia in their final match of this international break.Eric Chelle’s men will look to end this window with a positive result after a shoc...
"Nigeria will take on Russia at the Sovcombank Arena on Tuesday in the last game of this international window, with the Super Eagles arriving in difficult shape under head coach Eric Chelle.Nigeria’s...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 5:20 AMRussia vs Nigeria – Match preview and team news
Nigeria travels to Sovcombank Arena on Tuesday as they face Russia in their final match of this international break.Eric Chelle’s men will look to end this window with a positive result after a shoc...
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 5:20 AMNigeria XI vs Russia – Predicted lineup and team news
Nigeria will take on Russia at the Sovcombank Arena on Tuesday in the last game of this international window, with the Super Eagles arriving in difficult shape under head coach Eric Chelle.Nigeria’s...
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