Russia vs Nigeria: Ex-Sevilla striker, Aleksandr Kerzhakov predicts outcome of friendly match

Former Sevilla striker Aleksandr Kerzhakov has predicted the result of the planetary affable lucifer betwixt Russia and Nigeria.

Russia volition big Nigeria astatine the Sovcombank Arena successful Nizhny Novgorod connected Tuesday.

The past clip some teams met was successful 2025, and the lucifer ended 1-1 aft mean time.

Speaking astir the upcoming Russia-Nigeria game, Kerzhakov said, arsenic quoted by Championat:

“Russia volition triumph this match. They volition triumph each 3 location matches.

“I don’t retrieve teams similar Nigeria coming present and going head-to-head. It volition beryllium 1-0, 2-1 [in favour of Russia].”

Russia caput to the crippled aft beating Namibia 6-0 successful a affable brushwood connected Saturday, portion Nigeria mislaid 3-0 against Guinea-Bissau successful an AFCON qualifier a fewer days ago.

Russia vs Nigeria: Ex-Sevilla striker, Aleksandr Kerzhakov predicts result of affable match