Russia vs Nigeria: ‘They must win’ – Ex-Tottenham star, Pavlyuchenko predicts outcome

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker, Roman Pavlyuchenko has expressed his assurance that Russia volition triumph against Nigeria successful Tuesday’s planetary friendly.

The Super Eagles volition play against the 2018 World Cup hosts astatine the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium arsenic they question to retrieve from their caller 3-0 nonaccomplishment to Guinea-Bissau successful the 2027 Afcon qualifiers.

Russia has demonstrated exceptional performance, securing victories successful their past 4 matches portion accumulating 14 goals and maintaining a cleanable sheet.

Notwithstanding their awesome winning streak, Pavlyuchenko anticipates that Nigeria volition contiguous a formidable situation to the location team.

The 44-year-old has advised Russia to use assertive unit connected the Super Eagles from the opening of the lucifer to execute their archetypal triumph implicit the three-time African champions.

“Russia indispensable win. We’re looking good, creating and scoring a lot, positive we’re playing astatine home,” Pavlyuchenko said to Stavka TV.

“I don’t expect an casual victory; it’ll apt beryllium a pugnacious match. But Russia indispensable property Nig...