Akor Adams has challenged the Super Eagles to produce a strong performance and positive result when they face Russia in Tuesday’s international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod.
Nigeria will meet Russia for the second time in 16 months, following their 1-1 draw at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium in June 2025.
Éric Chelle’s team will enter the latest meeting with several established players unavailable because of injuries, club restrictions and administrative issues.
Adams backs new players to seize opportunity
Captain Wilfred Ndidi is ruled out after picking up a minor injury against Guinea-Bissau, while Raphael Onyedika, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ridwan Abdulrasaq Popoola and Moses Usor were unable to travel because of their clubs.
Victory Akpe is also unavailable through injury, while Suleiman Mubarak missed the trip because of a residence permit problem.
