A top NFF official has informed SCORENigeria that the first-ever friendly between the Super Eagles and Russia will now be played on June 6.
The game will be played in Moscow.
The Super Eagles are ranked 43rd, while Russia are 35th in the latest FIFA Ranking.
Both FIFA and UEFA are loosening the sanctions they have imposed on Russia following their invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is expected to line up a formidable team for this high-profile friendly.













