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<p><a target="_blank" href="https://gistreel.com/tag/tolu-arokodare"><strong>Tolu Arokodare</strong></a> scored his first international goal as <strong>Nigeria</strong> battled back to earn a 1-1 draw against <a target="_blank" href="https://gistreel.com/tag/russia"><strong>Russia</strong></a> in Friday’s friendly in Moscow.</p>
<p>The Super Eagles were forced to chase the game after a 27th-minute own goal from Semi Ajayi, who turned in a cross from Dmitri Krugovoy under pressure from Mikhail Komlichenko.</p>
<p>Despite dominating possession, Nigeria lacked cutting edge in the final third during a disjointed first half.</p>
<p>Fisayo Dele-Bashiru had the best chance to equalise before the break, but his effort was well saved by Russian goalkeeper Matvei Safonov.</p>
<p>Russia threatened to double their lead early in the second half, with Glushenkov and Melekhin going close. However, Nigeria eventually utilized on a defensive lapse when Safonov’s errant pass in the 71st minute was punished by substitute Arokodare, who finished confidently to bring the sides level.</p>
<p>Russia pushed for a winner late on, forcing Maduka Okoye into a string of key saves, including efforts from Batrakov and Barinov.</p>
<p>Nigeria held strong, with defensive substitutions helping to preserve the result.</p>
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