Prior to their match against Nigeria on Tuesday, Russia cruised past Nambia 6-0 in a friendly match on Saturday.
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Despite a scoreless first half, the 2018 World Cup hosts from Yekaterinburg really turned it up in the second half.
The first goal of the match was scored in the 37th minute by Lechi Sadulaev.
After Konstantin Tyukavin scored eleven minutes into the second half, Russia’s lead had been increased by Danil Prutsev nine minutes into the half.
The Super Eagles will now be the opponents Russia will face at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in their next match.
Tolu Arokodare equalised Semi Ajayi’s own goal in June 2025, resulting in a 1-1 draw between Nigeria and Russia in their most recent encounter.