Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has praised Russia's performance in their 1-1 international friendly draw on Friday night, NigeriaSoccernet.com reports.
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The match, held at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium, saw Okoye make several crucial saves to secure a point for Nigeria.
Okoye acknowledged the challenge posed by the Russian team, saying, "The Russian team showed a very high level.
"We had to give it our all to play on equal terms with them." He added that it was a great match for the fans.
The Udinese shot-stopper also commented on the stadium atmosphere and the match ball, noting that the balls were "a little easier than usual."
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Overall, Okoye was impressed with the stadium's atmosphere.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun