Why Poland match is important for Nigeria –Ndidi
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has opened up on importance of the friendly clash against Poland despite the team failing to qualify for the World Cup.
Nigeria will battle it out with Poland at the PGE Narodowy Stadium, Warsaw on Wednesday night.
Eric Chelle’s side are expected to be without the services of attacking duo Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, who pulled out due to personal reasons.
Ndidi revealed that the match was a good test for the Super Eagles, to test their development against a top European side.
He said: “Of course it’s about winning, but development also counts. A match against such a top rival as Poland will be a good test for our vision for the future.”
The Super Eagles defeated Poland 1-0 thanks to a solitary goal from Victor Moses the last time both teams met in Wrocław in March 2018.
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It was a preparatory encounter for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Ndidi reflected on the encounter while urging the team to give their all against Poland.
He added: “I remember it was a great match in an amazing atmosphere, and we won. But that was eight years ago. What matters now is what will happen tomorrow, how well we have prepared ourselves, how motivated we are.”
Ndidi made his Super Eagles debut against DR Congo in 2018, he has scored one and bagged one assist for the team in over 70 appearances.
He has also represented Nigeria at four Nations Cup and one World Cup tournaments.
Nigeria will take on Poland at 7:45 pm Nigeria time on Wednesday night.
