Friendlies: Eric Chelle unleashes Osimhen, Lookman, Ndidi for Poland, Portugal
Head coach Eric Chelle has named a strong Super Eagles squad for next month’s high profile international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal as Nigeria steps up preparations for future continental assignments.
The three time African champions will face Poland at the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw on June 3 before travelling to Leiria for a glamour clash against Portugal on June 10 in what will serve as the Europeans’ final warm up match before the FIFA World Cup.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi headlines the squad alongside key stars including Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey.
Chelle also retained several players involved in the Unity Cup squad, while blending the group with experienced internationals expected to provide quality and stability against two strong European opponents.
Super Eagles squad for Poland and Portugal friendlies
Goalkeepers
Maduka Okoye — Udinese FC, Italy
Arthur Okonkwo — Wrexham FC, England
Francis Uzoho — Omonia FC, Cyprus
Defenders
Oluwasemilogo Ajayi — Hull City, England
Calvin Bassey — Fulham FC, England
Bright Osayi-Samuel — Birmingham City, England
Bruno Onyemaechi — Olympiakos, Greece
Zaidu Sanusi — FC Porto, Portugal
Igoh Ogbu — Slavia Prague, Czech Republic
Emmanuel Fernandez — Glasgow Rangers, Scotland
Midfielders
Alex Iwobi — Fulham FC, England
Frank Onyeka — Coventry FC, England
Wilfred Ndidi — Besiktas FC, Turkey
Raphael Onyedika — Club Brugge, Belgium
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru — SS Lazio, Italy
Tochukwu Nnadi — Olympic Marseille, France
Alhassan Yusuf — New England Revolution, USA
Forwards
Ademola Lookman — Atletico Madrid, Spain
Samuel Chukwueze — Fulham FC, England
Moses Simon — Paris FC, France
Paul Onuachu — Trabzonspor AS, Turkey
Akor Adams — Sevilla FC, Spain
Victor Osimhen — Galatasaray FC, Turkey
Terem Moffi — FC Porto, Portugal
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