By Obaloluwa Joshua
The Russian Football Union, RFU, announced on Thursday, the country’s senior men’s national team will clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles in an international friendly in June.
The friendly will hold at a yet to be named venue on Friday, June 6.
The encounter will serve as part of Nigeria’s preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The Super Eagles will take on the Amavubi of Rwanda and Warriors of Zimbabwe in a matchday four and matchday five fixtures next month.
The three-time African champions have more World Cup qualifying games line up for the latter part of the year.
Russia have also line up a friendly against Belarus on Tuesday, June 10.
They will also take on Zambia during the FIFA international break window in March.
