Akor Adams’ late goal seals thrilling 3-3 draw for Super Eagles against Russia

Super Eagles forward Akor Adams scored deep into stoppage time as Nigeria staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 3-3 draw against Russia in an entertaining international friendly.

Adams found the net in the 90+4th minute, completing a quick counter-attack that was started by Emmanuel Fernandez and set up by Umar Abdullahi.

His late effort completed Nigeria’s fightback after the Super Eagles had earlier fallen 3-1 behind in the match.

Nigeria made a bright start to the encounter and took the lead within the opening 15 minutes. The Super Eagles described their early performance as “excellent” as they controlled the game and looked dangerous going forward.

However, Russia fought back strongly and turned the game around, leaving Nigeria with a two-goal deficit before the Super Eagles launched their own comeback.

Adams’ stoppage-time equaliser eventually secured a share of the points for Nigeria in a thrilling contest that ended 3-3.

Russia responded in the 30th minute to level the score, before taking control of the game after the interval.

Nigeria made two substitutions at the start of the second half, with Akor Adams and Abubakar Umar coming on for Michael Stephen and Kelechi Iheanacho.

The changes initially failed to prevent Russia from extending its advantage, leaving the Super Eagles behind at 3-1.

However, Nigeria began its comeback in the closing stages.

Edokpolor Peter, who had only just entered the game, pulled one goal back in the 78th minute after dribbling through the Russian defence before firing into the net.

Nigeria then continued to push for an equaliser, with Vince Osuji replacing Chibuzo Nwoko in the 83rd minute.

The pressure finally paid off deep into stoppage time.

At 90+4 minutes, Fernandez launched a counter-attack before Abdullahi provided the assist for Adams, who kept his composure to finish and make it Russia 3-3 Nigeria.

The result saw Nigeria complete a remarkable late comeback after trailing 3-1, with Adams’ stoppage-time strike denying Russia victory.

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