Akor Adams Outlines Super Eagles' Strategy Ahead of Nigeria-Poland Friendly Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, is preparing for an international friendly match against Poland on June 3, 2026, at the 58,000-capacity PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw, Poland. The game, scheduled for 7:45 PM Nigerian time, will see the team led by Akor Adams, who is set to take the role of attacking spearhead in the absence of key players Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. Both players were excused for personal reasons, leaving Adams as the sole representative of Eric Chelle’s preferred front three. Additional absences include Yusuf Alhassan and Tijani Samson, who failed to secure Polish visas for the trip. Poland enters the match following a 2-0 loss to Ukraine in their opening game of the international window, while Nigeria secured a 2-1 victory over Jamaica in the 2026 Unity Cup final, defeating Zimbabwe in the semifinals. Despite the absence of their top forwards, the Super Eagles remain confident, with Adams emphasizing the team’s readiness to compete. “Many of us have had a lot of games through our legs in the course of the season, but we're ready, and we'll see what happens,” Adams told Ubuntu Pitch. He highlighted the team’s focus on maintaining their attacking identity, stating, “We play with a lot of intensity and aggressiveness. We also like to play with the ball. We take chances when we have them. So, like every other game, we're going to play the same way, keep our DNA, and try to share the same result.” Coach Eric Chelle confirmed the team’s strategy, stressing the importance of the match for FIFA ranking purposes.#akor_adams #poland #eric_chelle #super_eagles #jan_urban
Osimhen and Nwabali left out of Nigeria squad for Iran and Jordan friendlies Nigeria’s national football team coach, Eric Chelle, has finalized the 23-player squad for the upcoming four-nations tournament, which will feature matches against Iran, Jordan, and Costa Rica. The squad excludes two high-profile players, Victor Osimhen and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili, sparking discussions about their omission. Osimhen, a key forward for the team, and Nwabili, who has been without a club since leaving Chippa United in South Africa, were not selected for the friendly games. The tournament, organized by the Nigeria Football Federation, is part of the federation’s technical development plan aimed at strengthening the national team’s performance. The matches are scheduled to take place in March, with Jordan set to open the campaign against Costa Rica on March 27. Nigeria will face Iran on the same day, followed by a second match between Iran and Costa Rica on April 1. The Super Eagles will then take on Jordan in the final round. The selected squad includes a mix of experienced players and emerging talents. Goalkeepers Maduka Okoye, Adeleye Adebayo, and Francis Uzoho are among the choices, while defenders like Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, and Bruno Onyemaechi are included. Midfielders such as Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, and Wilfred Ndidi are also part of the squad, alongside forwards like Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, and Paul Onuachu. Notable absentees include Osimhen and Nwabili, with the latter’s exclusion attributed to his lack of club affiliation. The tournament coincides with the Inter-Continental World Cup playoffs, where Nigeria has raised concerns over DR Congo’s alleged use of ineligible players during the African qualifiers.#eric_chelle #nigeria_football_federation #victor_osimhen #stanley_nwabili #super_eagles
