Akor Adams has outlined the Super Eagles' game plan ahead of their international friendly against Poland, where he is expected to lead the attack in the absence of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.
Match Details and Preparations
Nigeria will face Poland at the 58,000-capacity PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw on June 3, 2026, at 7:45 PM Nigerian time. Poland enters the match after a 2-0 loss to Ukraine, while Nigeria recently won the 2026 Unity Cup by defeating Zimbabwe and Jamaica in the final.
Absences and Team News
The Super Eagles will be without their top two forwards, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, who were excused for personal reasons. Additionally, players like Yusuf Alhassan and Tijani Samson could not secure Polish visas. This leaves Akor Adams as the only player from Eric Chelle's preferred front three available for the match.
Adams on Team Strategy
The Sevilla striker shared insights into the team's approach. Despite limited training time in Warsaw, Adams emphasized the squad's readiness. "Many of us have had a lot of games through our legs in the course of the season, but we're ready, and we'll see what happens," he told Ubuntu Pitch.
He added, "Since the head coach came, we have tried to build an identity of our strengths. We play with a lot of intensity and aggressiveness. We also like to play with the ball. We take chances when we have them. So, like every other game, we're going to play the same way, keep our DNA, and try to share the same result."
Poland's Coach Promises Changes
Poland head coach Jan Urban expressed disappointment with his team's performance against Ukraine and confirmed changes for the Nigeria match. "These are friendly matches, and I think that right now we need to try different things, give players a chance. There will be changes," he said via Sportowefakty.
Where to Watch
The match, a full FIFA international, will be available on SuperSport channels on DStv and GOtv, as well as their streaming platforms, for Nigerian audiences.
