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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Russia vs. Nigeria ends in 1-1 draw in International friendly match
Russia and Nigeria played to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly match on Friday, June 6. An own goal by Semi Ajayi gave Russia the early lead before Nigeria equalized through Tolu Arokodare in the second half. The game featured several substitutions and yellow cards in a competitive exhibition contest Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Russia and Nigeria settled for a 1-1 draw in their men's international friendly football match on Friday, June 6. The match, held as part of each nation's preparations for upcoming qualifiers, saw both sides fielding a mix of regular starters and fringe took the lead in the 27th minute via an own goal from Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi, who inadvertently directed the ball past his goalkeeper. Despite several early fouls and a tight midfield battle, Nigeria gradually gained control in the second read: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Jordan, Uzbekistan make history Tolu Arokodare scored the equalizer for Nigeria in the 71st minute, finishing a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom-right corner of the net. Arokodare had entered the match in the 61st minute, replacing Victor match featured numerous tactical substitutions from both sides. Nigeria made four changes during the second half, including the introductions of Olakunle Olusegun, Igoh Ogbu, and Arokodare. Russia made six total substitutions, including Matvey Kislyak, Ivan Sergeev, and Arsen game began with a measured pace, but physicality increased as both teams sought to dominate possession. Russia's Maksim Osipenko was the first player cautioned for a bad foul in the 19th minute. Nigeria's Bruno Onyemaechi received a yellow card in the 55th minute for a similar Danil Glebov was shown a yellow card in the 84th minute, followed by another caution to Aleksey Batrakov in stoppage time. Despite the intensity, no red cards were issued, and both sides avoided serious read: What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games The fixture resumed in the second half with Russia substituting Lechi Sadulaev in place of Andrey Mostovoy. Over the course of the second half, substitutions from both benches shifted the dynamic but did not alter the 1-1 Ajayi's own goal in the 27th minute put Russia ahead, marking an early setback for Nigeria. However, Nigeria recovered well in the second half, particularly after introducing fresh legs through strategic equalizer came when Tolu Arokodare capitalized on a well-placed ball and found the bottom right corner with a composed finish. It was the key offensive moment for the Super Eagles, who maintained defensive stability in the closing teams will look to use this international friendly match as a tune-up for upcoming competitive fixtures, as coaches assess player performances and make tactical adjustments
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Football Union of Russia v Nigeria
Update: Date: 71' Title: Goal! Content: Goal! Russia 1, Nigeria 1. Tolu Arokodare (Nigeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Update: Date: 70' Title: Post Content: Offside, Nigeria. Christantus Uche is caught offside. Update: Date: 69' Title: Post Content: Foul by Viktor Melekhin (Russia). Update: Date: 69' Title: Post Content: Tolu Arokodare (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 68' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Russia. Ivan Sergeev replaces Nikolay Komlichenko. Update: Date: 68' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Russia. Arsen Adamov replaces Ilya Vakhania. Update: Date: 67' Title: Post Content: Matvey Safonov (Russia) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 67' Title: Post Content: Foul by Semi Ajayi (Nigeria). Update: Date: 67' Title: Post Content: Attempt saved. Semi Ajayi (Nigeria) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Matvey Safonov (Russia). Update: Date: 66' Title: Post Content: Corner,Nigeria. Conceded by Viktor Melekhin. Update: Date: 65' Title: Post Content: Foul by Maksim Osipenko (Russia). Update: Date: 65' Title: Post Content: Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria) wins a free kick on the right wing. Update: Date: 64' Title: Post Content: Corner,Nigeria. Conceded by Danil Glebov. Update: Date: 61' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Nigeria. Tolu Arokodare replaces Victor Boniface. Update: Date: 61' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Russia. Yaroslav Gladyshev replaces Maksim Glushenkov. Update: Date: 61' Title: Substitution Content: Substitution, Russia. Dmitri Barinov replaces Anton Miranchuk. Update: Date: 59' Title: Post Content: Nikolay Komlichenko (Russia) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Update: Date: 59' Title: Post Content: Foul by Frank Onyeka (Nigeria). Update: Date: 58' Title: Post Content: Foul by Nikolay Komlichenko (Russia). Update: Date: 58' Title: Post Content: Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
West Brom release FOURTEEN players including ex-Chelsea and Arsenal stars after collapsing at end of Championship season
WEST BROM have released fourteen players following their catastrophic collapse in the Championship. The Baggies saw their promotion dreams fall off a cliff after the arrival of manager Tony Mowbray in January. 4 4 West Brom had been flying high in sixth place when boss Carlos Coberan was replaced by Tony Mowbray following the Spaniard's move to La Liga giants Valencia. But after Mowbray managed just five wins in 18 games, West Brom fell out of contention and the 61-year-old was sacked. Baggies captain Jed Wallace slammed the second-half meltdown as "unacceptable" and claimed the players hadn't been good enough. He told the BBC: "At times like this you have to look at yourself - as a group of players you have to look at yourself and say how many of us have had a good season? I know I certainly haven't." Now the club seems to have taken a similar stance after releasing FOURTEEN first team stars on their retained list. Those names include former Chelsea youngster John Swift and ex-Arsenal hopeful Semi Ajayi. Swift, 29, leaves West Brom after making over 125 appearances for the club since his switch from Reading in 2022. While 38-time Nigeria international Ajayi, who spent two years with Arsenal between 2013 and 2015, leaves after lining up for West Brom 177 times. 4 4 Joining them on the list of released players is former West Ham ace Grady Diangana, whose 2020 switch to West Brom cost the club a reported £18MILLION. A host of youngsters such as Fenton Heard, Josh Shaw and Reece Hall have all been let go too. West Brom's Kyle Bartley sparks mass brawl at final whistle v Sheff Weds for shoving his arm into rival's face West Brom will also lose three top loan stars in Mason Holgate, Adam Armstrong and Will Lankshear. The trio are all set to return to their parent clubs of Everton, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur for next season.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ajayi injury setback a blow
West Bromwich Albion centre-back Semi Ajayi has been ruled out for "several weeks" after suffering another hamstring injury in the 2-0 win over Oxford United on Saturday. The 31-year-old was playing for only the second time since returning from a five-month spell on the sidelines following hamstring surgery. But Ajayi was substituted after 41 minutes at The Hawthorns and Albion confirmed he will now "enter a period of rehabilitation and will target a return before the season's conclusion". "It's disappointing for him, frustrating for him and for us," boss Tony Mowbray told BBC Radio WM. "He's got all the qualities to be a really, really talented player and he's got real confidence in his mobility to defend, so it allows us to play a higher line in some games recently and try and keep the opposition away from our goal. "He'll be a loss but we wish him a speedy recovery and we will get on with it with the fit players. We wish Semi a speedy recovery." Play-off chasing Albion, in fifth, visit Championship leaders Leeds on Saturday.
BBC News
27-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Ajayi injury setback a blow
West Bromwich Albion centre-back Semi Ajayi has been ruled out for "several weeks" after suffering another hamstring injury in the 2-0 win over Oxford United on 31-year-old was playing for only the second time since returning from a five-month spell on the sidelines following hamstring Ajayi was substituted after 41 minutes at The Hawthorns and Albion confirmed, external he will now "enter a period of rehabilitation and will target a return before the season's conclusion"."It's disappointing for him, frustrating for him and for us," boss Tony Mowbray told BBC Radio WM."He's got all the qualities to be a really, really talented player and he's got real confidence in his mobility to defend, so it allows us to play a higher line in some games recently and try and keep the opposition away from our goal."He'll be a loss but we wish him a speedy recovery and we will get on with it with the fit players. We wish Semi a speedy recovery."Play-off chasing Albion, in fifth, visit Championship leaders Leeds on Saturday.
