Moses Simon has praised the performance of the new Super Eagles players following Nigeria’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday. The Super Eagles showed remarkable resilience after falling 3-1 behind, fighting back to secure a commendable draw against Valery Karpin’s side.
Head coach Eric Chelle handed opportunities to several fringe players in the keenly contested encounter, with Benfica youngster Peter Edokpolor and Umar Abubakar among those who impressed. Edokpolor produced a sublime finish to score Nigeria’s second goal, while Abubakar provided the assist for Akor Adams’ stoppage-time equaliser.
Simon, who earned his 102nd appearance for the Super Eagles against Russia, said the performances of the emerging players were a positive indication of a bright future for the national team. “A tough atmosphere, a demanding test, but these young players stood tall and showed real character to earn a commendable draw. “The talent, courage and composure on display offer plenty of reasons to believe in a brighter and greater future for this team.
“The future is looking good for our country. 🇳🇬🦅,” Simon wrote on X.