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Super Eagles To Play Ghana, Russia In June
- Super Eagles to play friendlies against Russia, Ghana in June.
- Nigeria to face Rwanda, South Africa in crucial September qualifiers.
- Super Eagles sit fourth in Group C after a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up for international friendly matches against Russia and Ghana in June, though the exact dates are yet to be confirmed. These fixtures are part of Nigeria’s preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa in September.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles will host the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo before traveling to face South Africa later that month. These encounters are pivotal as Nigeria seeks to improve its qualification chances following recent setbacks.
In their last outing, the Super Eagles were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Tuesday, a result that has complicated their qualification campaign.
Meanwhile, head coach Eric Chelle has praised two players—Ola Aina and Bright Osayi-Samuel—for their performances in the match against Zimbabwe. Chelle highlighted Aina’s versatility in playing effectively on both flanks and commended Osayi-Samuel’s contributions.
“Ola played on the right side and sometimes on the left side. I believe he had a commendable performance, and Bright, too, was impressive,” Chelle said in his post-match remarks.
He also admitted that the team struggled in the final moments of the game, which ultimately resulted in the draw.
Super Eagles To Play Ghana
Following this result, Nigeria now sits fourth in Group C with seven points, increasing the pressure to secure victories in their upcoming qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
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