Friendly: Simon praises Super Eagles newcomers after dramatic draw with Russia

Moses Simon has applauded the show of the Super Eagles’ emerging players pursuing Nigeria’s awesome 3-3 comeback gully against Russia successful Tuesday’s planetary affable astatine the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

The Super Eagles recovered themselves 3-1 down but produced a spirited second-half comeback to unafraid a stock of the spoils against Valery Karpin’s side.

Head manager Eric Chelle utilized the brushwood to manus opportunities to respective fringe players, with Benfica youngster Peter Edokpolor and Umar Abubakar making a beardown impression.

Edokpolor showcased his prime with a superb decorativeness to people Nigeria’s 2nd goal, portion Abubakar played a cardinal relation successful the precocious comeback by mounting up Akor Adams for the stoppage-time equaliser.

Simon believes the performances of the young players are a motion of a promising aboriginal for the nationalist team.

“A pugnacious atmosphere, a demanding test, but these young players stood gangly and showed existent quality to gain a commendable draw,” Simon wrote connected X.

“The talent, courageousness and composure connected show connection plentifulness of ...