Nigeria’s Super Eagles drew 3-3 with Russia after twice coming from behind, as nine players made debuts and Peter Edokpolor and Akor Adams scored in a late comeback.

The match was played in November 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, with DR Congo advancing 4-3 on penalties after the encounter ended 1-1.

FIFA found DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi ineligible in the NFF’s 2026 World Cup petition, but dismissed the case on a technicality, a new report has confirmed.

Super Eagles fought back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Russia as Edokpolor and Adams scored late, while Eric Chelle weighs squad ahead of November fixtures.

Nigeria says it was vindicated after FIFA documents raised questions over DR Congo’s ineligible player, and is weighing compensation while urging a fresh review.

Nigerians on social media have reacted to the Super Eagles’ 3-3 international friendly draw against Russia. The Super Eagles came from 3-1 down to draw

Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles will face DR Congo in the second round of the 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with a place at the tournament in Egypt at stake.

Ahead of the World Cup, FIFA knew that Congo’s goalkeeper was ineligible, but they allowed him to continue at the tournament. This is what media reports released by the New York Times and Le Monde on Tuesday suggest.

FIFA found Nigeria’s case against DR Congo over ineligible players valid, but dismissed it on technical grounds, ending the Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes.

According to the NFF, the withdrawals were caused by injuries, club decisions and a documentation issue affecting one of the players.

FIFA lawyers found DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi’s nationality switch was incomplete, but Nigeria’s World Cup complaint was rejected on procedural grounds.

Chelle says European clubs refused to release players for Nigeria’s Russia friendly, leaving Osimhen, Lookman and other key Super Eagles stars out of action.

Nigeria rounded off this international window with a 3-3 draw with Russia in a friendly match on Tuesday night. The Super Eagles were looking to bounce

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed the starting lineup to face Russia in an international friendly match to complete the international break.

Nigeria's last game in the current international window will be a friendly against Russia on Tuesday evening. Last Friday, the Super Eagles lost 3-0 to

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said the withdrawals were caused by injuries, clubs refusing to release their players and a travel document issue.