Chelle eyes win against Poland as Bassey boosts Super Eagles’ camp

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has assured Nigerians that his team will go all out for victory in Wednesday’s international friendly against Poland.

Chelle spoke after welcoming defender Calvin Bassey to the team’s camp in Warsaw. The Fulham star’s arrival increased the number of players in camp to 20, providing the coach with a balanced squad across all areas of the pitch.

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Germany-based forward Philip Otele, who impressed during Nigeria’s successful Unity Cup campaign in London, was expected to arrive in camp on Tuesday night.

Bassey’s arrival gives Chelle greater flexibility in defence, with the versatile defender capable of partnering Semi Ajayi in central defence, while Igoh Ogbu and Emmanuel Fernandez are also available for selection.

“Now, we have a team, and we are preparing to go out there and win,” Chelle said.

“Winning is the mentality that we are trying to create in the team and among the players. We will go for a win on Wednesday.”

The Super Eagles coach is expected to use the match to further build on the winning culture established during Nigeria’s successful Unity Cup title defence in London.

Wednesday’s encounter will kick off at 7:45 p.m. Nigerian time at the 58,000-capacity PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw.

Super Eagles Players in Camp:

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); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic); Emmanuel Fernandez (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland)

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey); Frank Onyeka (Coventry FC, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy); Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympic Marseille, France); Abdullahi Ibrahim Bewene (Baník Ostrava, Czech Republic)

Forwards: Moses Simon (Paris FC, France); Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey); Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain); Rafiu Durosinmi (Pisa FC, Italy); Terem Moffi (FC Porto, Portugal); Philip Otele (Hamburger SV, Germany)