Nigeria, June 6 -- As Nigeria's Super Eagles prepare to face Russia in an international friendly at the Luzhniki Stadium on Friday, team captain William Troost-Ekong has made it clear: the squad is focused on football, not sightseeing.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Thursday, Troost-Ekong emphasised the team's mission in Moscow.

"We are here for business. It's not a tourist trip. So as much as we like to enjoy what we see here, we're very much looking forward to the game tomorrow (Friday)," he said.

The Super Eagles have had a strong start to 2025, remaining unbeaten so far and recently winning the four-nation Unity Cup tournament in London.

The match against Russia will serve as another test for the team, particularly un...