Ndidi leads Nigeria squad in Warsaw for Poland friendly

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has arrived in Warsaw, joining his teammates for Nigeria's international friendly against Poland. Ndidi, along with other notable players like Moses Simon and Akor Adams, was part of the squad for the June international window. Their arrival follows the team's participation in the Unity Cup in London, where a new-look squad secured the title.

The Nigerian team conducted their first training session in the Polish capital under light rain, with 18 players in camp. Among those present are goalkeepers Maduka Okoye, Francis Uzoho, and Arthur Okonkwo. Other key players participating include Paul Onuachu, Terem Moffi, Tochukwu Nnadi, Emmanuel Fernandez, Semi Ajayi, Rafiu Durosinmi, Zaidu Sanusi, Igho Ogbu, Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Abdullahi Ibrahim.

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There is a culture of winning that we are trying to build in this team, and that mentality is important. You can say that it is difficult to have games at this time because the players have been in holiday mood for about two weeks, but the job must be done.

Following the match against Poland, the Super Eagles will travel to Portugal to face the Selecao in their final World Cup tune-up game. Coach Eric Chelle, fresh from winning the Unity Cup, conveyed optimism about the upcoming fixtures. He highlighted the importance of building a winning culture within the team, acknowledging the players' holiday mood but stressing the need to perform.

Chelle also lamented the unavailability of key players such as Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, as well as midfielder Alhassan Yusuf and Samuel Chukwueze. Despite these absences, the coach stated that the team would work with the 18 players present and approach the match with a strong determination to win.

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We have 18 players in camp now and we will work with that. Everybody must work hard and we will go into the match with the determination to win.