The Super Eagles will depart for Moscow tonight ahead of their historic international friendly match against Russia, marking the first-ever meeting between both nations at senior level.

Coach Eric Chelle's squad will travel to Russia via Morocco, with the highly anticipated match scheduled to take place at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday, June 6, 2025.

The Nigerian national team enters this fixture in excellent form, riding high after their triumph at the recently concluded 2025 Unity Cup invitational tournament in London. The Super Eagles clinched the trophy after defeating Jamaica 5-4 in a penalty shootout at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford on Saturday.

This upcoming friendly adds to Nigeria's impressive run of form, with the team currently unbeaten in their last four matches, recording three victories and one draw. The match against Russia presents an opportunity for the Super Eagles to extend this winning streak.

Coach's Ambitions

Following the Unity Cup success, Coach Eric Chelle has expressed his determination to maintain the team's winning momentum. He specifically emphasized the importance of continuing their winning run against Russia in the upcoming friendly.

The match comes as part of Nigeria's preparation strategy for upcoming competitive fixtures, with Chelle targeting more silverware with the national team after their recent Unity Cup success.

The friendly against Russia will serve as a significant test for the Super Eagles, offering valuable international experience against a team they have never faced before at this level.

Football enthusiasts across Nigeria will be eagerly watching to see if the Super Eagles can maintain their impressive form and secure another positive result in Moscow on Friday.