Super Eagles land in Moscow as Moses Simon, Troost Ekong, Victor Boniface,15 others arrive ahead of Russia clash

 




By Dayo Awoniyi


The Super Eagles camp has officially opened in Moscow, Russia, with 18 players already arriving in different batches ahead of the highly anticipated international friendly game against Russia's senior men's team.


The likes of William Troost-Ekong, Moses Simon, Victor Boniface, and Maduka Okoye are among the early arrivals, alongside home based players such as Isaac Saviour, Papa Mustapha, Sikiru Alimi, and Ismaila Sadiq.


Other players who have checked into camp include Semi Ajayi, Igho Ogbu, Benjamin Fedrick, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Frank Onyeka, Chrisantus Uche, Raphael Onyedika, and Tolu Arokodare.


The team is scheduled to have their first training session on Tuesday evening, with additional players, including Bruno Onyemaechi and Olusegun Olakunle, expected to arrive on Tuesday morning.


The friendly match against Russia will take place at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday, June 6, 2025.

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