Chelle determined as Super Eagles prepare for European friendlies
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed strong confidence ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies against Poland and Portugal. Despite missing key players like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, Chelle insists his team is travelling to Europe with the aim of winning. The Franco-Malian coach praised the quality of both opponents and emphasized the significance of these matches. Nigeria’s unbeaten run under Chelle and recent squad updates add to the anticipation.
Match highlights
- Eric Chelle says Nigeria will face Poland and Portugal with a winning mentality, not just to participate.
- The team will be without several key players, including Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Femi Azeez.
- Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, and Akor Adams joined the squad in Warsaw ahead of the friendly against Poland.
- 18 players arrived in Poland, but only 16 participated in the initial training session.
- Under Chelle, Nigeria have gone 19 games unbeaten, scoring 37 goals and conceding 14, including a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
