Brian idowu i thought playing in russia wont earn me world cup slot

I think there may be some confusion here!

Brian Idowu is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Khimki in the Russian Premier League. He has indeed played for Khimki in Russia, but that hasn't stopped him from earning a call-up to the Nigerian national team.

In fact, Idowu made his debut for Nigeria in 2017 and has since earned over 20 caps for the Super Eagles. He was even part of the Nigerian squad that participated in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

So, to answer your question, playing in Russia didn't necessarily mean he wouldn't earn a World Cup slot. His performances for Khimki and the Nigerian national team have earned him a spot in the team, and he's represented Nigeria at the highest level.