The Super Eagles of Nigeria intensified preparations for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia after completing their second training session in Nizhny Novgorod.
Head coach Éric Chelle worked with 18 players during the session as Nigeria continued its build-up to the encounter.
The training focused on tactical exercises, fitness drills and improving the team’s overall shape as the players stepped up preparations ahead of the friendly.
The session also provided Chelle with another opportunity to assess the available players and fine-tune his plans for the meeting with Russia.
18 Super Eagles Players in Camp
Goalkeepers
- Michael Atata (Ikorodu City, Nigeria)
- Samuel James (SJK FC, Finland)
- Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
Defenders
- Kenneth Igboke (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria)
- Isaac James (Alverca FC, Portugal)
- Benjamin Fredricks (Brentford FC, England)
- Emmanuel Fernandez (Rangers FC, Scotland)
- Abdullahi Bewene (FC Baník Ostrava, Czechia)
Midfielders
- Chibuzo Nwoke (Fulham FC, England)
- Stephen Michael (Vendsyssel FF, Denmark)
- Igor Wilfred (Kristiansund BK, Norway)
- Aderemi Adeoye (Ikorodu City, Nigeria)
Forwards
- Kelechi Iheanacho (Bursaspor, Turkey)
- Moses Simon (Paris FC, France)
- Akor Adams (Venezia FC, Italy)
- Peter Edokpolor (SL Benfica, Portugal)
- Abubakar Umar (FC Famalicão, Portugal)
- Abdullahi Umar (Hradec Králové, Czechia)
Nigeria will face Russia in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday as Chelle continues to assess his squad and build towards upcoming competitive assignments.
With several young players involved in the squad, the fixture is expected to provide another opportunity for the Super Eagles coaching staff to evaluate emerging talents while strengthening the team’s depth ahead of future competitions.
