Nigeria will play Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, according to Vanguard Sports, citing confirmation from Nigeria's FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodatasports. It will be the second meeting between the two teams in 16 months, following a 1-1 draw in a friendly at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.

Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Russia in an international friendly match on October 6, 2026, according to Punch. The encounter marks the second meeting between the two national football teams within a 16-month period. Further details about the upcoming fixture are expected to be provided ahead of the match.

Nigeria's Falconets opened their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup campaign with a defeat to Spain, according to Premium Times. The Nigerian side will next face China PR on Wednesday as they seek to revive their hopes of advancing from Group F. The loss leaves Nigeria needing positive results in their remaining group fixtures to keep their tournament progression hopes alive.

Nigeria and Kosovo have established a sports partnership that includes plans for a friendly football match. This initiative is intended to enhance Nigeria’s sports economy, according to Punch.

Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a 3-2 victory against Benin Republic in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne. Benin initially took the lead with a goal from Yenido Romaine Gandonou in the 14th minute, but the Flamingos managed to come back and win the match.

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets lost 3-2 to Tanzania in their first match at a four-nation invitational tournament in China. Tanzania took a 2-0 lead in the first half with goals from Issa Chole and Hamisi Chenga. The Golden Eaglets managed to reduce the deficit after halftime, but Tanzania later restored their two-goal advantage.