Captain Wilfred Ndidi has led the Super Eagles squad to their first training in Warsawa, Poland, ahead of Wednesday’s friendly against the home team.
Hull City defender Semi Ajayi and new invitee Abdullahi Bewene missed Monday afternoon training session to now complete a rooster of 18 players in camp.
Goalkeepers Maduka Okoye, Francis Uzoho and Arthur Okonkwo, defenders Bruno Onyemaechi, Zaidu Sanusi, Emmanuel Fernandez, Igoh Ogbu as well as midfielders Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika and Tochukwu Nnadi trained today.
Forwards Moses Simon, Jerome Akor, Terem Moffi and Rafiu Durosinmi were also part of the workout.
The team trained for 80 minutes under light rain at the Stadion Polinil, Warsawa, while Tuesday’s official training will be at the match venue – Stadion PGE Narodowy.
Coach Eric Chelle said they are determined to win the game even though they are without several top stars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.
“We have 18 players in camp now and we will work with that,” he said.
“Everybody must work hard and we will go into the match with the determination to win.”
In a first meeting at full international level between the two countries, Nigeria defeated Poland 1-0 with a Victor Moses goal on March 23, 2018.
