Russia vs Nigeria: Venue, date announced as Super Eagles clash with Nashi Parni in friendly
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The Russia Football Union has announced that the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow will host the highly anticipated friendly match between Russia and Nigeria's Super Eagles on June 6.
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The friendly will mark the first-ever meeting between the two teams at the senior level.
The Luzhniki Stadium, a historic venue, last hosted Russia on September 1, 2021, for a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Croatia.
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Russia, led by Valery Karpin, will look to make a strong impression against the Super Eagles.
Before the friendly, Nigeria will participate in the Unity Cup, an invitational tournament featuring Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago.
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The Super Eagles' first match will be against Ghana at the Gtech Community Stadium in London on May 28.
Russia's fixtures also include a friendly against Belarus in Minsk on June 10.
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The match against Nigeria presents an opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their squads ahead of major competitions.
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