Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has told SCORENigeria he plans to line up his strongest team for a historic friendly against Russia in Moscow during the June international break.
“The core of the team from the matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe will get another chance to play against Russia in the friendly,” the coach disclosed.
It will be the first-ever meeting at full international level Nigeria and Russia.
Nigeria will also use the international break to feature in a four-nation invitational tournament in England that has perennial rivals Ghana, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago.
It is believed that the coach will use this tournament to give a chance for several fringe players as well as fresh call-ups.
The Super Eagles will use the international break to prepare for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda at home and away in South Africa in September.
They are fourth in the standings with seven points from six matches.