{
  "id": 12466332,
  "title": "Russia vs Nigeria: Nigerians react as Super Eagles played 3-3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/russia-vs-nigeria-nigerians-react-as-super-eagles-played-3-3",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T20:22:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/06/russia-vs-nigeria-nigerians-react-as-super-eagles-played-3-3/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerians on social media have been sharing their reactions to the Super Eagles' 3-3 international friendly draw against Russia. The match took place at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod, where the Super Eagles overcame a 3-1 deficit to secure a draw. Goals from Kelechi Iheanacho, Peter Edokpolor, and Akor Adams helped Eric Chelle's team earn the point. Russia's Lechi Sadulaev, Matvey Kislyak, and Aleksei Miranchuk scored the three goals.\n\nSome Nigerians expressed relief that the Super Eagles avoided defeat against Russia following their recent 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in an AFCON qualifier. Others praised the team for their strong performance despite the challenging match conditions. Here are some reactions gathered from X:\n\n- @mayor46211: \"You guys complained about the bad playing field in Africa nation cup qualifiers. Thankfully you didn't lose today. Congratulations.\"\n- @BigJoshHQ: \"Fuck you, why can't you put this performance in your previous game, you lost 3-0?\"\n- @NaijaNowFb: \"Strong? We call it SUPER EAGLES from 3-1 down to 3-3! These young boys showed real Naija spirit! Proud!\"\n- @Damianiyke1: \"Until someone in that NFF tells Chelle that this 442 diamond isn't working, you all will continue to struggle….doesn't work with the main 11, CHAN 11 now this B team….he's too set in his ways and might get him d sack.\"\n- @IamDx2: \"That number 11 took the game personally upon himself. Now Chukwueze needs to fight for shirt to get into the starting 11 of the national team. Thank you, Moses Simon, you did well skipo. Fredrick amid that number 5 omo them sabi defend they are our future. From 3-1 to 3-3. The boys are hungry.\"\n- @olaoluakorede: \"Pls play the hungry boys always….. Use our locals & develop them. God bless the Eagles.\"\n- @isaac_toyin: \"These guys are better than those that played against Guinea-Bissau.\"\n- @Maxwellemma9002: \"What a day. Imagine our under-23 Olympic Eagles drawing almighty Russia. You guys try. Bewene × Frederick.\"\n- @BmKriistien: \"A highly spirited performance from the boys from 3-1 down to 3-3. Nwoko, Umar, Bewene, Fredrick and Fernandez. These guys will do an exploit for the Super Eagles in the near future. We are in safe hands hundred per cent.\"\n- @Ankpa_Girl1: \"Give other wingers opportunity to play and stop forcing Simon down our throats. Also, stop forcing a 4-4-2 diamond when you don't have Osimhen, it never works.\"\n- @phransees: \"Iheanacho should have been called up for the qualifiers.\"",
  "summary": "Nigerians on social media have reacted to the Super Eagles’ 3-3 international friendly draw against Russia. The Super Eagles came from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 against Russia at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod. Goals from Kelechi Iheanacho, Peter Edokpolor and Akor Adams ensured Eric Chelle’s men secured a draw against the hosts. […] Russia vs Nigeria: Nigerians react as Super Eagles…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Nigeria battle Russia to stalemate in six-goal friendly",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/nigeria-battle-russia-to-stalemate-in-six-goal-friendly",
        "published": "2026-10-06T20:01:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}