Former Spartak Moscow defender Eduard Mor has predicted an exciting encounter when Nigeria's Super Eagles face Russia in an international friendly match scheduled for Friday evening in Moscow.
The match, set to kick off at 6 p.m. local time, comes after Nigeria's recent victory against Jamaica in the Unity Cup final last weekend.
Speaking to Match TV, Mor expressed high regard for the Nigerian national team, particularly highlighting their formidable attacking lineup under coach Eric Chelle.
Nigeria's World-Class Status
"They [Nigeria] are a top opponent and not by African standards, but by world standards," Mor stated via Championat. "They've players who've been playing successfully for strong European teams for a long time."
The former defender further emphasized the quality of Nigeria's squad, noting: "The world knows Nigeria players. In their attackline, one player is stronger than the other and I think the match will be very interesting and productive."
Super Eagles' Recent Form
The Super Eagles enter this friendly match with momentum following their triumph in the Unity Cup, where they defeated Jamaica in the final. The team's camp has reportedly been energetic with 22 players already assembled for the upcoming fixture.
This international friendly presents an opportunity for both teams to test their strategies and player combinations ahead of future competitive tournaments.
