Russia vs Super Eagles live: Follow scores, team news, commentary, updates & results

The Super Eagles are back in action, and all eyes are on the pitch as Nigeria takes on Russia in what promises to be a thrilling international showdown.

This game is just a friendly, but there is a lot riding on it. The Super Eagles need to redeem themselves after the Guinea-Bissau thrasing last week. Coach Eric Chelle has also brought in some new players who are looking to prove their quality and stake a claim for regular invites. Stay here for live scores, real-time team news, minute-by-minute commentary, and all the crucial updates as they unfold.

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Starting Lineups

Super Eagles coach Chelle is without most of his first-team players, so this is a fairly new team tat has not played together. He has named five debutants in his team, while Kelechi Iheanacho returns to the starting eleven for Nigeria after over a year. Moses Simon is today’s captain, while Ikorodu City’s Aderemi Adoye gets the nod to start in midfield.

Your #SuperEagles to take on the Sbornaya tonight. https://t.co/Ch13hIQl82

— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) October 6, 2026

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