The [Super Eagles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria_national_football_team) managed to earn a 3-3 stalemate against Russia after scoring in the final minute of added time at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, overturning a two‑goal shortfall in a Tuesday international friendly.
Key details: the match ended 3-3; Nigeria trailed 3-1 midway through the second half; Ademola Adelabu netted the equaliser in stoppage time; coach Eric Chelle oversaw his sixth draw in 31 matches as head coach.
**How did the game develop?**
Veteran forwards Moses Simon and Victor Osimhen (referred to as Iheanacho in the original report) opened the scoring for Nigeria with a low drive from the edge of the box after ten minutes. Russia responded at the 30th minute when a defensive lapse by goalkeeper Emmanuel Fernandez allowed Lechi Sadulaev to level the score.
**What changed the momentum?**
Just before halftime, Matvey Kislyak headed in a deflected cross to give the hosts a 2-1 lead. Early in the second half, Aleksey Miranchuk extended Russia’s advantage to 3-1 after a routine finish past debutant keeper Samuel James.
**Who sparked Nigeria’s comeback?**
A series of substitutions turned the tide. Substitute Osayande Peter Edokpolor’s curler, after a deflection, found the net in the 78th minute, reducing the deficit. Six minutes later, Ademola Adelabu struck a precise finish in added time to secure the draw.
**What does this result mean for the team?**
The match marked the first occasion under [coach Eric Chelle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria_national_football_team#Coaching_staff) that Nigeria has conceded three goals in two consecutive fixtures, yet the late equaliser prevented a loss in the final game of the international break.