Super Eagles head coach Eric Chele has named a 25-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies in opposition to Poland and Portugal, with goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and celebrity striker Victor Osimhen as various headline inclusions
The June furnishings will serve as a significant jank for Chele as he maintains his squad shape ahead of essential tournament tasks, which include AFCON and World Cup qualifying campaigns.
Okonkwo’s invitation is one of the fundamental talking points in the squad’s assertion, with the Wrexham goalkeeper posing any other threat to stake his announcement in the Nigeria goalkeeping branch Up front, Osimhen returns to lead the attack, bringing joy and firepower to a group still looking for rhythm under Chelle.
Regular names with Ademola Lukman, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi and Kelvin Bessie also made the list, providing consistency and leadership in what is guaranteed to be a tense clash against top European opposition
Friendly games are expected to provide a clearer reflection of Chele’s desired tactical set-up, and allow valuable opportunities for fringe gamers and growing skills to make an impact on a global scale.
Nigeria will first face Poland who will be in fits before taking on Portugal which will demonstrate just how far the Super Eagles have progressed under the Malian tactician.
For lovers, the focus won’t be the most effective on effects though, on performances, chemistry and whether or not the new faces can make a strong statement ahead of the bigger tests to come.
