Int’l Friendly: Super Eagles battle freezing cold in Russia

The Super Eagles will not only be up against hosts Russia in Tuesday’s friendly, but also the freezing weather conditions in Nizhny Novgorod.

A team official said: “It’s very cold here, eight degrees.”

Moses Simon will lead the team in the absence of captain Wilfred Ndidi, who has withdrawn from the friendly.

Bright Osayi-Samuel has also pulled out of the match, while Kelechi Iheanacho, Stanley Nwabali and Jerome Akor will be among the more established internationals in a largely experimental squad coach

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Chelle plans to work with ahead of next month’s U23 AFCON qualifiers.

It was further gathered that the Eagles will have their first training in Russia today by 4pm local time.

Kick-off Tuesday will be 6pm in Nigeria.