The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly on Tuesday, October sixth, 2026.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, announced the fixture on its official social media handle today, saying the match will be played at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

The federation said the fixture has been confirmed by Nigeria's FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon.

It will be the second meeting between Nigeria and Russia in 16 months. The two teams last met in a friendly in Moscow in June 2025, playing out a one-all draw.

Russia took the lead in the 27th minute after Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi scored an own goal, before Tolu Arokodare equalised for the Super Eagles in the 71st minute.

Russia dominated possession in that encounter with 58 per cent, compared with Nigeria's 42 per cent, while the hosts also recorded more shots, 10 to six.