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Who are the Super Eagles' next opponent?
Nigeria's next opponent is the Russia senior national team, whom they will face at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
It's a packed year for the Super Eagles, with the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations set to take place in Morocco.
However, before turning their attention to continental glory, the three-time AFCON champions will first focus on securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria are currently fourth in their six-team World Cup qualifying group, with seven points from five matches.
Group leaders South Africa sit at the top with 13 points, followed by Benin and Rwanda, who both have eight points. Zimbabwe remains at the bottom with four points, trailing Lesotho by two points.
Ahead of the return of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Super Eagles participated in the Unity Cup, beating Ghana’s Black Stars in the latest installment of their historic rivalry, before overcoming Jamaica on penalties (following a 2-2 draw in normal time) to claim the invitational trophy.
nigeria vs ghana in london for the unity cup shot by filmabdi pic.twitter.com/EONmo52Ohk
— abdi (@filmabdi) May 28, 2025
When is Nigeria next match?
The meeting between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Russia is set to take place on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Nigeria FIFA World Cup qualifying schedule, results
The Super Eagles were drawn in Group C alongside South Africa, Rwanda, Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Benin.
Nigeria started their campaign with a draw against Lesotho, followed by another stalemate with Zimbabwe.
They then drew South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, while Benin handed them their first defeat in the World Cup qualifiers after coming from behind to win 2-1 at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.
The Super Eagles then got some reprieve with a 2-0 away win in Rwanda on Match day five of the qualifiers to ease frayed nerves.
However, they hit a dent when they were held to a 1-1 draw by bottom-placed Zimbabwe, which further dented Nigeria's World Cup hopes.
Only one team will secure an automatic 2026 FIFA World Cup spot, while the second-placed team will have to go through a playoff stage for a chance to qualify.
