Stranded Nigerian Football Fans In Russia Cry Out For Help To Return Home

The stranded Nigerians (Photo: Instagram.com/slamik17)

Nigerian football fans who have been stranded in Russia after travelling to the country for the World Cup, have been sighted outside of the country's embassy asking for help from the government. The Super Eagles failed to advance from Group D after losing 2-1 to Argentina in the final group game on May 26 No fewer than 80 Nigerians mostly men, are currently seeking help to return home from Russia after being stranded in the European country. The stranded Nigerians were captured on camera sitting on a blue mat in front of the country's embassy in the European country. It was gathered that most of them claimed they came to Russia as volunteers but according to findings, they came to Moscow in search of greener pasture.

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 Hannes Halldorsson: As far as spanner in the works go, look no further than Halldorsson’s heroics against Argentina. The shot-stopper made several saves to deny the South Americans in their World Cup opener, including a smart stop from a Lionel Messi penalty which denied Jorge Sampaoli’s side a win. He couldn’t have done much to prevent Sergio Aguero’s strike, though, and the Nigeria forwards will need to be on top of their game if they are to find a way past the part-time filmmaker.