Julius Okorie
Ahead of June 6 international friendly with Russia, Super Eagles coach has not only joggled, but unveiled his squad for the showdown.
It is not the first time he will be announcing the squad for the encounter but had to joggle the squad due to injuries and player withdrawals forcing last minutes adjustments.
The Nigerian team that hit Moscow the Russian Capital on late Monday, is expected to beging training today in readiness for the match which is giving the Russian team a lot of joy, if you recall that they are under ban both by FIFA and UEFA over Russia invasion of Ukraine.
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The Russia/Ukraine war, which has claimed many lives and resulted to lots of injuries, is still raging with world leaders and religious leaders calling urging for peace to be given a chance.
The Russia versus Nigerian game is scheduled for Friday, June 6, at the renowned Luzhniki Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 78,000.
There are strong indications that there will be huge turnout of Russians who are eager to watch football at this venue again after a long while.
Recall that Russian hosted the 2018 World Cup in which Nigeria participated but unfortunately crashed out in the first round.
Updated Super Eagles Squad for Russia Friendly:
Goalkeepers:
Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy)
Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)
Defenders
Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey)
Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos FC, Greece)
Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England)
Igoh Ogbu (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia)
Sodiq Ismaila (Remo Stars, Nigeria)
Benjamin Fredericks (Brentford FC, England)
Midfielders
Saviour Isaac (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria)
Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC, Italy)
Chrisantus Uche (Getafe CF, Spain)
Frank Onyeka (Augsburg FC, Germany)
Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes, Nigeria
Forwards:
Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
Simon Moses (FC Nantes, France)
Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium)
Olakunle Olusegun (Krasnodar FC, Russia)
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
