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Nigeria’s Super Subs Stun Russia in Six-Goal Nizhny Novgorod Thriller
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Match ReportOct 8, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Subs Stun Russia in Six-Goal Nizhny Novgorod Thriller

Russia had the ball, the territory, the control, and a twogoal lead. Nigeria had the better ending. That was the story at Nizhny Novgorod St...

Frederic Lumiere
7 min read
Russia vs Nigeria: Friendly in Name, Serious Test in Reality
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PreviewOct 6, 2026

Russia vs Nigeria: Friendly in Name, Serious Test in Reality

No score is available yet. That is the point before kickoff today: Russia and Nigeria meet at the Sovcombank Arena in Nizhny Novgorod with n...

Frederic Lumiere
4 min read
Bench Brigade Delivers: Portugal Edge Nigeria 2-1 as Martínez’s Mass Swap Pays Off
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Match ReportJun 11, 2026

Bench Brigade Delivers: Portugal Edge Nigeria 2-1 as Martínez’s Mass Swap Pays Off

Portugal 21 Nigeria, and Roberto MartĂ­nez leaves Leiria with the reassurance that his reconfigured side can grind out a World Cup warmup win...

Frederic Lumiere
3 min read
Press vs Compact Block: Portugal and Nigeria’s Coaches Seek Answers in Leiria Friendly
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PreviewJun 10, 2026

Press vs Compact Block: Portugal and Nigeria’s Coaches Seek Answers in Leiria Friendly

Portugal host Nigeria in Leiria tonight at 20:45 BST, a friendly fixture carrying weight for both dugouts. Roberto MartĂ­nez needs a final da...

Frederic Lumiere
3 min read
Wiśniewski strikes at 95 to spare Poland in bruising 2-2 with Nigeria
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Match ReportJun 4, 2026

Wiśniewski strikes at 95 to spare Poland in bruising 2-2 with Nigeria

Poland 2 Nigeria 2, and it took Przemysław Wiśniewski scoring in the fifth minute of stoppage time to rescue M. Probierz from a bruising fri...

Frederic Lumiere
3 min read
Super Eagles Soar in London: Azeez, Moffi Combine to Sink Zimbabwe
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Match ReportMay 27, 2026

Super Eagles Soar in London: Azeez, Moffi Combine to Sink Zimbabwe

Result and stakes: Nigeria 20 Zimbabwe at The Valley on Tuesday night, the Unity Cup semifinal settled by Femi Azeez. Eric Chelle watched hi...

Frederic Lumiere
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