Super Eagles forward Akor Adams scored in stoppage time as Nigeria fought back from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Russia in an entertaining international friendly.
Adams struck in the fourth minute of added time, finishing a counter-attack started by Emmanuel Fernandez and assisted by Umar Abdullahi.
Nigeria made a bright start and took the lead within the opening 15 minutes, controlling the game before Russia responded in the 30th minute to level the score.
Russia grew stronger after the break and extended its advantage to 3-1 despite Nigeria making two changes at the start of the second half, with Adams and Abubakar Umar replacing Michael Stephen and Kelechi Iheanacho.
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Nigeria began its comeback in the 78th minute when Edokpolor Peter dribbled through the Russian defence before firing into the net.
The Super Eagles continued to press for an equaliser, with Vince Osuji replacing Chibuzo Nwoko in the 83rd minute.
Their persistence paid off in the closing seconds when Fernandez launched a counter-attack and Abdullahi set up Adams, who calmly finished to make it 3-3.
The draw completed Nigeria’s dramatic recovery after trailing 3-1 and denied Russia victory in the closing moments.
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