Oblyakov to captain Russia in friendly against Nigeria in Nizhny Novgorod
In short
Ivan Oblyakov will captain Russia in their friendly against Nigeria, TASS, RIA Novosti and RBC reported. The match is to be played in Nizhny Novgorod and is scheduled to start at 19:00 Moscow time. Alexander Maksimenko will start in goal, according to RBC.
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Ivan Oblyakov will captain the Russian national football team in its match against Nigeria, TASS, RIA Novosti and RBC reported. TASS said the game will be played in Nizhny Novgorod and is scheduled to begin at 19:00 Moscow time, and RIA Novosti described the fixture as a friendly. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
RBC reported that the starting lineup is known, saying Alexander Maksimenko will take the place in goal and Ivan Oblyakov will serve as captain. The documents did not list the remaining players in the lineup. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
The reports confirm the captaincy and the goalkeeping choice for Russia's friendly against Nigeria, the team's latest international fixture. The naming of a starting lineup and captain is routine match-day information for followers of the national team.
Key facts
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- The full starting lineup for Russia. RBC reports that the starting lineup is known but lists only the goalkeeper and captain; the documents do not give the remaining players.
- Whether Nigeria's lineup or any other match details have been announced. None of the documents mention Nigeria's squad or further details.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- TASS reports that Oblyakov will captain Russia against Nigeria, with the match in Nizhny Novgorod starting at 19:00 Moscow time. [ 1 ]
- RIA Novosti reports Oblyakov will captain Russia in the friendly against Nigeria. [ 2 ]
- RBC reports the starting lineup is known, with Maksimenko in goal and Oblyakov as captain. [ 3 ]
- Scheduled kick-off time for the match in Nizhny Novgorod. [ 1 ]