Super Eagles depart today for Warsaw Poland friendly as Chelle names revised squad

Super Eagles fly out to Warsaw today (May 31) for Wednesday's international friendly against Poland at PGE Narodowy Stadium. Head coach Éric Chelle leads the team featuring Unity Cup winners, with Millwall winger Femi Azeez replacing injured Samuel Chukwueze in the squad. Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have withdrawn from the friendly, while midfielders Alhassan Yusuf and Samson Tijani cannot travel due to visa issues.

The match represents Nigeria's first international fixture since winning the 2026 Unity Cup, serving as preparation for upcoming World Cup and AFCON 2025 qualifiers. Chelle's backroom staff and selected Unity Cup squad members make the trip, signaling continuity in the team's recent successful campaign despite key absences. The visa complications for Yusuf and Tijani highlight recurring administrative challenges affecting player availability.

With Osimhen and Lookman's withdrawals altering the attacking options, how might Azeez's inclusion and the midfield adjustments impact Nigeria's tactical approach against Poland, and what does this suggest about squad depth ahead of critical qualifiers?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/31/super-eagles-fly-out-to-warsaw-for-poland-friendly/