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Russia and Nigeria Draw in Thrilling International Friendly
Moscow, June 6, 2025 – In a vibrant friendly match held at the Stadion Luzhniki, Russia and Nigeria drew in a game marked by intensity and opportunities. Russia dominated possession with 58% compared to Nigeria’s 42%, constantly searching for the opponent’s goal.
The match began with a yellow card for Russia’s M. Osipenko in the 19th minute. Luck favored Russia in the 27th minute when an own goal by S. Ajayi put the home side ahead. Despite Russian dominance, with 10 total shots (2 on target and 7 off target) compared to Nigeria’s 6 (4 on target and 2 off target), Nigeria did not give up.
In the second half, Nigeria found the equalizer in the 71st minute through T. Arokodare, bringing the final score to a draw that reflected the competitiveness of both teams. Azerbaijani referee Aliyar Aghayev showed a total of three yellow cards, two for Russia and one for Nigeria. Both teams generated 4 corner kicks. The match, valid for the Friendlies round, left good feelings for both teams heading into future commitments.
Substitutions russia: at minute 46 L. Sadulaev came in and A. Mostovoy went out., at minute 61 D. Barinov came in and A. Miranchuk went out., at minute 61 Y. Gladyshev came in and M. Glushenkov went out., at minute 68 I. Sergeev came in and N. Komlichenko went out., at minute 68 A. Adamov came in and I. Vakhania went out.
Substitutions nigeria: at minute 61 T. Arokodare came in and V. Boniface went out., at minute 76 O. Olusegun came in and C. Uche went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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