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Safonov, Batrakov Named in Russia Squad for Namibia, Nigeria Friendlies

The Russian Football Union has included goalkeeper Matvei Safonov and midfielder Alexei Batrakov in the national team’s roster for next month’s friendly matches, TASS reported.

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Russian football stars Matvei Safonov and Alexei Batrakov have been named on the national team’s roster for a pair of upcoming friendly matches, TASS reported, citing the Russian Football Union (RFU).

According to reports from the RFU last week, the Russian national squad is scheduled to play friendly matches next month against Namibia and Nigeria.

The RFU’s announcement includes Safonov, a goalkeeper, and Batrakov, a midfielder, among the players called up for the fixtures, TASS said.

Further details on the composition of the full squad, match dates and venues were not immediately available.

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