The international friendly between Russia and Nigeria on June 6, 2025, concluded with a 1-1 draw at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Match Summary:
Russia 1–1 Nigeria
27′ – Own Goal by Semi Ajayi (Nigeria): Russia took the lead when Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi inadvertently turned a corner kick into his own net.
71′ – Goal by Tolu Arokodare (Nigeria): Nigeria equalized after Russian goalkeeper Matvei Safonov’s mispass was capitalized on by Tolu Arokodare, who slotted the ball home from close range.
Key Moments:
Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, made several crucial saves, notably denying Aleksey Batrakov’s effort in the 87th minute.
Russia dominated possession with 57.4%, but both teams had equal shots on target (4 each).
The match was marked by high intensity, with both sides showing attacking intent and making tactical substitutions to influence the game’s outcome.
Looking Ahead:
This draw extends Nigeria’s unbeaten run to seven matches, providing momentum as they prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa in September.
Watch Highlights:
For a comprehensive view of the match, you can watch the full match replay below: