Nigeria, June 7 -- Nigeria's Super Eagles continued their unbeaten run with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Russia on Thursday evening, marking their first-ever senior international meeting with the hosts at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium.
Tolu Arokodare struck in the second half to cancel out a first-half own goal by Semi Ajayi, ensuring the Super Eagles left Moscow with a share of the spoils - just days after their successful Unity Cup campaign in England.
Russia took an early lead in the 27th minute, capitalising on a moment of misfortune for Nigeria. Zenit St. Petersburg's Daniil Krugovoy dazzled down the left flank, driving to the byline before delivering a dangerous cross that deflected off Ajayi and into the net.
Despite the setback...
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