Live: Poland vs Nigeria – Super Eagles grab opener in Warsaw

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The Super Eagles fly out today in an enthralling encounter against Poland at the PGE Narodowy Stadium this evening, Afrik-Foot reports.

The game is an international friendly, so there is nothing at stake asides from pride. Stay here to catch every minute of this encounter.

Poland vs Nigeria: Follow Super Eagles Live

Super Eagles and Poland XI

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle and his assistants
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle and his assistants. Copyright: xVictor-OguegbexImago

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is without some of his regular starters like Victor Osimhen, but he has named a strong lineup for this encounter.

Captain Wilfred Ndidi returns to take the captain’s armband. Rock solid Calvin Bassey is also in the starting XI, and he is partnered by Semi Ajayi.

Poland and Ukraine Mateusz Zukowski of Poland L, Karol Swiderski of Poland C and Nicola Zalewski of Poland R seen during Friendly Match 2026 football match between Poland and Ukraine at Tarczynski Arena Wroclaw . Final score Poland 0:2 Ukraine. Wroclaw Poland
Mateusz Zukowski, Karol Swiderski, and Nicola Zalewski of Poland. Copyright: ImagoxGrzegorzxWajdax/xSOPAxImagesx

For the Poles, captain fantastic Robert Lewandowski starts alongside other top stars like Piotr Zielinski, Nicola Zalewski, and Jan Bednarek.

Lewandowski has 89 goals for his country, and he will be looking to add to his tally in front of the home fans at the national stadium in Warsaw.

What to Expect From This Game

Poland enter this game on the back of back-to-back losses to Sweden and Ukraine. As such, they will be looking to appease their fans with a victory tonight.

Nigeria on the other hand, are fresh off winning the 2026 Unity Cup, so they will definitely be brimming with confidence going into the game.

Super Eagles with the Unity Cup
Super Eagles with the Unity Cup. Copyright: xToyinxOshodixIMAGO

The Poles have some brilliant attacking quality and a strong midfield, so they will be looking to dominate and create chances.

However, Chelle’s side likes to press high and force turnovers. They also have some quick and physical players in attack like Terem Moffi and Akor Adams. So they will definitely create problems for Biało-czerwoni.

It promises to be an interesting watch for the fans.

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