‘Eagles will provide good test for Russia’
Retired Russia international Stanislav Cherchesov says the Super Eagles are a quality opponent and will provide a good test ahead of their friendly on Octo Read More: https://punchng.com/eagles-will-provide-good-test-for-russia/
Retired Russia international Stanislav Cherchesov has praised the Super Eagles as a strong opponent for Russia's upcoming international friendly, stating it will provide a valuable test for the hosts. The match will take place at the 44,000-capacity Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, which previously hosted matches during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and follows a 1-1 draw between the two nations in Moscow in June 2025.
Cherchesov, now coaching Russian Premier League club FC Akhmat Grozny, acknowledged the capabilities of the Nigerian squad despite uncertainty about Eric Chelle's lineup. "All teams, including ours, test something in friendly matches," Cherchesov explained. "The Nigerian team has a lot of experience and is of a good standard, although I am unsure of the lineup they will field, so it will be a good test for the Russian team."
Several key Nigerian players, including Bruno Onyemaechi, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, are expected to miss the match. The Super Eagles will arrive in Russia following a 2-1 comeback victory against Madagascar in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
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