Russia vs Namibia - Friendlies

The Friendlies returns to the home ground on October 3, 2026, where Russia and Namibia will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Catch up with all the action from Chelsea's pre-season clash with AC Milan.

There is plenty riding on this Friendlies encounter for Russia and Namibia alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Namibia's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. Arsenal also saw the importance of having good depth at right-back when Mosquera was forced to start the Champions League final with PSG out of position - which then resulted in the young Spaniard conceding a penalty.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Russia and Namibia have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. A month before his death, he was also arrested in Arkansas on charges including possession of a controlled substance.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With Son Heung-Min topping the Friendlies scoring charts at 4 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Evra believes United must do everything they can to sign the £51m rated midfielder.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.