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Akor Adams's late goal saves Super Eagles as Nigeria levels with Russia

Nigeria looked set for another disappointing result after Russia established a 3-1 lead early in the second half, but the Super Eagles produced a spirited late comeback to rescue a draw. The post Akor

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Akor Adams's late goal saves Super Eagles as Nigeria levels with Russia
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Nigeria looked set for another disappointing result after Russia established a 3-1 lead early in the second half, but the Super Eagles produced a spirited late comeback to rescue a draw. The post Akor Adams’s late goal saves Super Eagles as Nigeria levels with Russia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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