The Russia national football team played to a 3:3 draw against Nigeria in an international friendly match hosted in Nizhny Novgorod, letting a late lead slip away as Akor Adams scored in the 90th minute. The encounter at the venue saw six goals split evenly between Valeri Karpin’s squad and the visiting Nigerian side, continuing an international window that previously featured victories over Iran and Namibia.
Three Goals Scored in Nizhny Novgorod
Lechi Садулаев scored for the hosts in the 30th minute before Nigeria struck through Kelechi Iheanacho in the 10th minute of the match. Matvei Kislyak scored for Russia in the 45th minute, sending the side into the break with a 2:1 lead. Алексей Миранчук scored in the 54th minute. That conversion marked Миранчук’s 12th international goal, placing him into the top 10 scorers in the history of the Russia national team alongside Denis Cheryshev, Igor Kolyvanov, and Alexander Kokorin.
Late Equalizer Seals the Draw
Nigeria mounted a two-goal comeback in the closing stages of the second half. Peter Edokpolor scored in the 78th minute. As regulation time expired, Akor Adams found the net in the 90th minute to finalize the 3:3 scoreline. The result contrasts with earlier fixtures in the camp where Karpin’s team defeated Iran 2:0 and routed Namibia 6:0.
Top 10 Scorers milestone for Aleksei Miranchuk
Миранчук’s 12th goal for the national team anchors him among historical scoring company. Tying with Cheryshev, Kolyvanov, and Kokorin at joint tenth position highlights a sustained output. His 54th-minute strike appeared to secure the fixture before the late goals from Edokpolor and Adams altered the final outcome.
Russia and Nigeria Share Spoils in Attacking Contest
The fixture concluded with both sides sharing the spoils after an attacking contest in Nizhny Novgorod. The complete goal breakdown recorded in official match summaries lists Lechi Sadulaев at 30 minutes, Matvei Kislyak at 45 minutes, and Алексей Миранчук at 54 minutes for Russia. Kelechi Iheanacho scored at 10 minutes, Peter Edokpolor netted at 78 minutes, and Akor Adams equalized at 90 minutes for Nigeria.
