Akor Adams's Late Goal Saves Super Eagles as Nigeria Levels with Russia
- Nigeria drew 3-3 with Russia in an international friendly at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium after coming from two goals behind.
- Kelechi Iheanacho scored first for Nigeria, but Lechi Sadulaev, Matvey Kislyak, and Aleksei Miranchuk put Russia ahead 3-1.
- Peter Edokpolor narrowed the deficit before Akor Adams equalized in the 94th minute to complete Nigeria’s comeback.
- Nigeria will face Tanzania in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches in November.
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Akor Adams's late goal saves Super Eagles as Nigeria levels with Russia
Nigeria looked set for another disappointing result after Russia established a 3-1 lead early in the second half, but the Super Eagles produced a spirited late comeback to rescue a draw.
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Super Eagles Impressed Against Russia – Nduka Ugbade
Former Nigerian international Nduka Ugbade has expressed satisfaction with the Super Eagles’ resilient display against Russia in Tuesday’s international friendly. Recall that Nigeria played out a dramatic 3-3 draw with the Russians, and fans have been reacting. Speaking to the press after the game, Ugbade pointed out that the team’s lack of extended training time [...] Source from InfoStride News
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