Part of the Super Eagles squad for next Tuesday’s friendly against Russia will jet out of Abuja today, officials informed SCORENigeria
This will be mainly the Eagles backroom staff as well as NPFL players invited for the match fixed for Tuesday, October 6.
It was learnt that coach Eric Chelle, who did not return with the team from Guinea Bissau, will now join them directly in Russia.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi is one of the players who has since withdrawn from the friendly.
The bulk of the call-ups will fly directly to Russia from their various bases, officials said.
Eric Chelle plans to run the rule on several players ahead of the U23 AFCON qualifiers in November.
In June 2025, the Super Eagles forced hosts Russia to a 1-1 draw thanks to an equaliser by striker Tolu Arokodare.
