CSKA Moscow midfielder Matvey Kislyak has suggested that the Nigerian national team does not pose a significant threat ahead of their friendly encounter on 6 June in Moscow, particularly in light of the absence of several high-profile players.
The Super Eagles will be without Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, and Wilfred Ndidi among others, following a series of injuries and withdrawals confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation.
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Despite the depleted squad, Nigeria will still field a strong side featuring Europe-based players such as Victor Boniface, Frank Onyeka, and Moses Simon.
Kislyak, reflecting on the fixture, downplayed any sense of intimidation, framing the match as a welcome challenge rather than a daunting one.
Eighteen Nigerian players are already in Moscow, where preparations are under way ahead of the first training session on Tuesday.
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