Russia vs Nigeria: kick-off time and preview as the Super Eagles look to bounce back
Thrashed 3-0 in Guinea-Bissau, the Super Eagles face a Russia side that has stopped conceding. Kick-off times, venue and form.
After the shock in Bissau, a test of character. Nigeria face Russia in a friendly on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Match centre.
The match
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What time is kick-off?
Kick-off is at 16:00 GMT: 17:00 in Lagos and Abuja, 19:00 in Nizhny Novgorod.
- 16:00 in Abidjan, Dakar, Bamako, Accra, Conakry
- 17:00 in Kinshasa, Brazzaville, Douala, Yaoundé, Libreville, Lagos
- 18:00 in Lubumbashi, Kigali, Bujumbura, Johannesburg, Paris, Brussels
- 19:00 in Nairobi, Kampala, Dar es Salaam
Super Eagles under pressure
Nigeria had a tough week in AFCON qualifying: a 2-1 win over Madagascar, then a 3-0 defeat in Guinea-Bissau on 29 September (our report). This summer they beat Jamaica 3-0, drew 2-2 with Poland and lost 2-1 to Portugal.
A watertight Russia
Russia have not conceded in three games (3-0 v Burkina Faso, 3-0 v Trinidad and Tobago, 2-0 v Iran). They host Namibia on 3 October before Nigeria.
FAQ
What time is Russia vs Nigeria?
Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 16:00 GMT: 17:00 in Lagos, 19:00 in Russia.
Where is Russia vs Nigeria played?
At the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Russia.
What was Nigeria's last result?
A 3-0 defeat in Guinea-Bissau on 29 September 2026 in AFCON qualifying.
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