Nigeria’s Super Eagles don get one International friendly match against Russia, wey go happen on 6th June. But di thing be say, Russia dey banned from participating in International competitions because of their ongoing war with Ukraine.
Russia’s ongoing ban
Di International community don ban Russia from all International competitions, including football, because of their role in di ongoing war with Ukraine. Dis ban dey affect all Russian national teams, including their football team.
Any implications for the Super Eagles?
For people wey no know, Russia can play friendlies with teams wey want to play them, as this one no dey against the rules. So, di question say whether di match go still hold, and what go happen to di Super Eagles if dem play Russia should not bother concerned fans, because nothing go happen.
Nigeria super eagles 🇳🇬 will face Russia 🇷🇺 on the 6th of June 2025. pic.twitter.com/TYzVLrb8Yx
— Naija🇳🇬 football news origin switches and more. (@NaijascoutforSE) February 13, 2025
What next?
Di Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) need to take one decision about di match, cos if dem need to play they can go ahead with di match, because nothing go happen.