INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY:- SUPER EAGLES HALT RUSSIA’S WINNING RUN IN 1-1 DRAW
Tolu Arokodare opened his goals account for the Super Eagles in their 1-1 draw with Russia in Friday’s international friendly match.
Arokodare, who came on in the second half took advantage of an error by the Russian goalkeeper to equalise for the Super Eagles after Semi Ajayi’s first half own goal had given the host the lead.
Russia went into the game against the Super Eagles on the back of a 5-0 win against another African team Zambia in March, which took their winning run to eight matches on the bounce.
For the Super Eagles, they were recently crowned champions of the Unity Cup after defeating Jamaica 5-4 on penalty shootout after 90 minutes ended 2-2.
Coach Eric Chelle made changes to his starting line-up with Maduka Okoye in goal, Bright Osayi-Samuel, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi and Bruno Onyemaechi in defence.
The mdfield was made up of Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka and Chrisantus Uche while the forward had Moses Simon, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Victor Boniface.
There was a Super Eagles debut for Olakunke Olusegun, who plays for Krasnodar in the Russian Premier League.
