Russia vs Nigeria Highlights - October 06, 2026

Russia and Nigeria drew 3-3 in International Friendly on October 06, 2026. The match was played at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

Lechii Sadulaev (30'), Matvey Kislyak (45'+2'), Alexey Miranchuk (54') scored for Russia.

Kelechi Iheanacho (10'), Osayande Peter Edokpolor (78'), Akor Adams (90'+4') scored for Nigeria.

They had won 4, drawn 0 and lost 1 in their previous five. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats.

Nigeria arrived unbeaten in 2.

Danil Krugovoi shot wide for Russia on 2 minutes. Soon after, Lechii Sadulaev could not find the target for Russia (3').

Abdullahi Bewene picked out Kelechi Iheanacho, who scored for Nigeria (10'). Shortly afterwards, Aleksandr Sobolev saw a shot blocked (14').

Lechii Sadulaev scored for Russia on 30 minutes after a pass from Matvey Kislyak. Moments later, Alexey Miranchuk forced a save for Russia on 32 minutes.

Ivan Oblyakov was booked for Russia (37'). The referee cautioned Lechii Sadulaev of Russia on 43 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Aleksandr Sobolev’s effort (45'+1'). Matvey Kislyak found the net for Russia (45'+2').

After the break, Moses Simon tested the goalkeeper for Nigeria (52'). Aleksandr Sobolev picked out Alexey Miranchuk, who scored for Russia (54').

Soon after, Benjamin Fredrick sent an effort off target for Nigeria (56'). Maksim Glushenkov shot wide for Russia on 69 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Umar Abubakar forced a save for Nigeria on 74 minutes. Konstantin Tyukavin could not find the target for Russia (76').

Moments later, Osayande Peter Edokpolor put one away for Nigeria (78'). Chibuzo Nwoko was booked for Nigeria (81').

Soon after, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Alexey Batrakov’s effort (82'). Umar Abubakar tested the goalkeeper for Nigeria (90'+1').

Umar Abubakar picked out Akor Adams, who scored for Nigeria (90'+4'). Abdullahi Omar was booked for Nigeria (90'+6').

Substitutions: Russia 5, Nigeria 5.

Russia controlled 62.7% of possession. Russia had 17 shots with 6 on target, while Nigeria had 10 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: Russia 3, Nigeria 3. Corners: Russia 7, Nigeria 3.

Russia completed the most passes, 541 in total at 86.5% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.