By Adegboyega Adeleye
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will continue preparations for future international competitions when they face Poland in an international friendly following their impressive Unity Cup triumph in London.
Eric Chelle’s side heads into the game full of confidence after defeating Jamaica 3-0 on Saturday to retain the Unity Cup title, extending Nigeria’s unbeaten run under the Malian tactician.
The friendly also presents another major European test for both nations after they failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the two sides now beginning preparations for a new cycle ahead of future tournaments.
Nigeria are expected to use the match to further assess Chelle’s evolving squad, with several new faces impressing during the Unity Cup campaign, particularly Femi Azeez before his injury setback.
However, the Super Eagles will be without key stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. Chelle confirmed that Osimhen was excused due to issues surrounding his club future, while Lookman was allowed to rest after fatigue concerns following a long season.
Nigeria could still feature experienced names such as Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi and Calvin Bassey, while Poland are expected to parade stars including Robert Lewandowski, Jakub Kiwior and Matty Cash.
Poland head into the fixture after recent defeats to Ukraine and Sweden, increasing pressure on the European side ahead of the clash in Warsaw.
Date, time and venue
The international friendly between Nigeria and Poland will be played on Wednesday, June 3, at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland.
Kick-off is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Nigerian time.
Where to watch
Football fans in Nigeria can watch the match live on beIN SPORTS and selected online streaming platforms.
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