The Super Eagles face the White and Reds for the first time ever as they intensify preparations for the 2018 Fifa World Cup
Nigeria continue their World Cup build-up with a clash versus Poland at the Municipal Stadium, Wroclaw.
Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr noted in his pre-match conference that the Polish National team will be using this game to prepare for their match against the African side in their group, Senegal.
“I suppose we are invited because they (Poland) are playing Senegal (at the World Cup),” Rohr said.
He also stated that the Super Eagles will get some idea as to how to face Croatia in the World Cup.
“It will be good preparation for Poland but also for us because Croatia has very high level.”
The fixture will also present an opportunity to seek solutions to certain problems in the squad including the goalkeeping position. Rohr admitted in an interview with Przegląd Sportowy that one of the problems he must fix before the World Cup was the goalkeeping area.
‘’It is true we have a goalkeeping problem. Our problem is Ikeme’s illness (he was diagnosed with leukemia).”
With options including Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Francis Uzoho, and Daniel Akpeyi, Rohr hopes to solve the goalkeeping crises.
Captain John Obi Mikel did not make the trip to Wroclaw owing to work permit issue, Oghenekaro Etebo is missing through injury and Junior Ajayi will not make his much-awaited Super Eagles debut following his inability to secure a visa into Poland.
In Nigeria, the game can be watched live on SuperSport, as well as being available to stream online using the BT Sport app.
