The Nigerian Super Eagles held Russia to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium.

Russia took the lead through an own goal by Semi Ajayi in the first half, but Nigeria’s Tolu Arokodare equalized with a second-half strike.

The match ended in a stalemate as both sides missed further chances, allowing Nigeria to finish their international break unbeaten.

This fixture provided valuable preparation for Nigeria ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.