Russia vs Nigeria · International Friendly

Despite trailing by two, Nigeria drew 3-3 with Russia at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Nigeria went ahead through Kelechi Iheanacho at the 10-minute mark and Russia were back level through Lechii Sadulaev after 30 minutes; it was 2-1 after Matvey Kislyak scored in added time before the break and Alexey Miranchuk widened the gap after 54 minutes. Osayande Peter Edokpolor reduced the gap for Nigeria at the 78-minute mark and Akor Adams brought Nigeria level late on, at 90 minutes. Russia led the shot count 17-10 and held 63% possession. Russia hit the target 6 times from 17 attempts.