redemption arc: a 3-3 draw in a friendly nobody will remember.

Russia 3-3 Nigeria: Late Akor Adams goal rescues Super Eagles

Nigeria drew 3-3 with Russia in a friendly at Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday after trailing 3-1 early in the second half. Kelechi Iheanacho put Nigeria ahead in the 10th minute, but Lechi Sadulaev and Matvey Kislyak scored before half-time and Aleksei Miranchuk added a third in the 54th. Peter Edokpolor pulled one back in the 78th and Akor Adams equalised in the 94th, ending Nigeria's window after their 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau.

Source: Russia 3-3 Nigeria: Late Akor Adams goal rescues Super Eagles — Premium Times Nigeria

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