Russia thrash Namibia 6-0 ahead of Super Eagles clash
Russia warmed up for their international friendly against Nigeria’s Super Eagles with a dominant 6-0 victory over Namibia in Yekaterinburg on Saturday. Read More: https://punchng.com/russia-thrash-namibia-6-0-ahead-of-super-eagles-clash/
Russia secured a convincing 6-0 victory over Namibia in a training match on Saturday, preparing for their upcoming friendly against Nigeria. The match took place in Yekaterinburg, with the hosts taking a narrow 1-0 halftime lead. In the second half, Russia dominated and extended their lead to 4-0 by the 70th minute, with Maksim Glushenkov scoring the final goal.
The rout was completed in stoppage time when Kamaijanda Ndisiro scored an own goal. Russia will now focus on their Tuesday clash with Nigeria's Super Eagles in Nizhny Novgorod. Nigeria last faced Russia in a 1-1 draw in June 2025, with Tolu Arokodare scoring the equalizer after Semi Ajayi's own goal.
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