Eric Chelle’s side are set to compete in the Unity Cup with the Russia game coming a week after the final at the Gtech Community Stadium, but the footballer-turned-golfer will not be in attendance for the clash.

“I would love to watch this game live, but I am on a coaching course for the first two weeks of June. I hope to visit Russia in August and watch a few RPL games. I think the Russia–Nigeria match will be a great spectacle,” the former West Bromwich Albion forward said in quotes revealed by.

The Super Eagles have already departed Nigeria ahead of the Unity Cup set to take place in Brentford.