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Nigeria to Face Russia Again in High-Stakes International Friendly Match on October 6
Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Oct. 6, marking their second match against each other in 16 months.
Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on October 6, 2026, for the second time in 16 months. The match will take place inside the stadium in Nizhny Novgorod. Nigeria is set to clash with Russia for the second consecutive year. Details of the match were confirmed by the venue's organizers.
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