Anatoly Byshovets, a former manager of the Russian national team, has drawn comparison between the national teams of Nigeria and Germany.
The 79-year-old spoke ahead of Russias international friendly with Nigeria on Friday in Moscow.
According to him, the Super Eagles remind him of Germany, adding that they play power football.
I can say as a coach who led the USSR team against Nigeria that this is a team thats associated with the Germany team, only in an African version, Byshovets told Sport-Express.
They Nigeria play power football and the winner is the one who wins in single combats.