Super Eagles Reshuffle Squad Ahead Of Russia Friendly

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has made two changes to his squad ahead of the international friendly against Russia.

France-based midfielder John Otomewo and defender Vince Osuji have been called up as replacements for captain Wilfred Ndidi and Akpe Victory.

Otomewo joined French Ligue 2 side Stade de Reims this summer from Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Jerusalem.

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Centre-back Osuji currently plays for Norwegian outfit Tromsø.

The duo will be hoping to make their intertional debuts when Nigeria face Russia at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium next Tuesday.

The Super Eagles and Russia played out a 1-1 draw in their previous meeting at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 6, 2025.

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