Arokodare Nets Debut Goal as Super Eagles Hold Russia to 1-1 Draw in Moscow
Iwuchukwu Victoria C.
Posted On June 7, 2025
Tolu Arokodare scored his maiden goal for the Super Eagles as Nigeria battled to a 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly held in Moscow.
The match saw Nigeria fall behind in the 27th minute following an unfortunate own goal by defender Semi Ajayi, handing the hosts an early advantage. Despite the setback, the Super Eagles grew into the game and showed resilience.
Their persistence paid off in the 71st minute when Arokodare capitalized on a well-worked move to level the score, marking a memorable moment with his first-ever goal for the national team.
With this result, Nigeria remains unbeaten in their international window, having avoided defeat in all three matches played during this period. The draw in Moscow adds another positive chapter to the team's ongoing development under the current coaching
setup.
