The Super Eagles battled back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-3 draw against Russia on Tuesday evening in an entertaining international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
Nigeria made an impressive start and opened the scoring in the 10th minute through Kelechi Iheanacho. The forward produced a stunning strike from 21 yards after receiving an assist from Abdullahi Bewene to give Eric Chelle’s side an early advantage.
Russia responded strongly and drew level in the 30th minute when Lechi Sadulaev found the net.
The hosts continued to apply pressure and completed their comeback shortly before half-time, with Matvey Kislyak scoring to put Russia 2-1 ahead.
Chelle made two...
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