The Super Eagles of Nigeria battled to a 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Russia took the lead in the first half after Nigerian defender SEMI AJAYI mistakenly turned the ball into his own net.

Nigeria responded strongly in the second half, piling pressure on the Russian defence. Their efforts paid off when forward TOLU AROKODARE netted with a fine finish —his first goal for the national team—to bring the Eagles level.

The result means Nigeria concluded their May/June international break unbeaten.