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Nigeria to Face Russia in Friendly Football Match at Luzhniki Stadium

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10 months ago

April 26, 2025

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Russia and Nigeria are set to clash in an international friendly at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday, June 6. The Russia Football Union confirmed the venue on its official website.

It will be Russia’s first game at the Luzhniki Stadium since their World Cup qualifier against Croatia on September 1, 2021. This match also marks the first time Russia and Nigeria will face each other at the senior level.

After the game against Nigeria, Russia will travel to Minsk to play another friendly against Belarus on Tuesday, June 10. Before the showdown with Russia, the Super Eagles will feature in the Unity Cup invitational tournament in London this May.

Eric Chelle’s men are scheduled to face long-time rivals, Ghana’s Black Stars, in their opening game on Wednesday, May 28. Other teams participating in the Unity Cup include the Reggae Boys of Jamaica and the Soca Warriors of Trinidad and Tobago.

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Diego Simeone Calls Out Ademola Lookman Over Defensive Duties

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18 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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Head coach of Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, speaks on team defense and called out a player who needs to toughen up. He shared that Ademola Lookman needs to work on defense.

“Ademola Lookman arrived with great enthusiasm and desire to keep growing. We need him to add defensive work to what he already gives us offensively, because he has that ability,” he then added.

“He’s shown it with the Nigeria national team, and we need him in that role.”

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Paul Merson Names Mohamed Salah the Greatest Winger of All Time

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19 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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Former football legend Paul Merson states that Mohammad Salah is the greatest winger of all time.

While also praising Bukayo Saka for being the winger in form right now.

When asked in a recent interview, he stated “For the best right now, it’s probably [Bukayo] Saka for his all-around game. I will go Salah, because the numbers he’s put up are ridiculous.”