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Nigeria to field U23 second string against Russia

Nigeria will play their friendly against Russia with a second-string side made up almost entirely of U23 players, per L'Equipe. The match is being used as preparation for U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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Nigeria are significantly weakened for this friendly, fielding an experimental U23-heavy side, which notably favours Russia.

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