Super Eagles confirmed XI: New invitee Bewene joins Ndidi in Nigeria’s starting lineup vs Poland

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are all set to take on the Biało-czerwon of Poland at Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw, Afrik Foot reports.

Eric Chelle’s side defeated Zimbabwe in the semi-final of the 2026 Unity Cup, courtesy of a double from debuting Millwall winger Femi Azeez, before defeating the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica.

Poland, meanwhile, lost to Ukraine on Saturday at the Tarczyński Arena in Wrocław despite fielding household names from Jakub Kiwior, Nicola Zalewski, Piotr Zieliński, and Robert Lewandowski.

Robert Lewandowski in action during the Poland Vs Ukraine friendly match in Wroclaw, Poland. Copyright: ImagoxMikolajxBarbanellx

Super Eagles starting XI vs Poland

Eric Chelle brought in Banik Ostrava wing-back Abdullahi Bewene to replace Femi Azeez in the Super Eagles squad after Milwall blocked the inclusion of their star player in Nigeria’s team to face Poland and Portugal.

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye makes his first start for the Super Eagles for the first time since the victory over Iran back in March, while Arthur Okonkwo drops to the bench after an excellent Unity Cup outing.

Igoh Ogbu continues at centre-back and is paired alongside Rangers’ Men Player of the Year, Emmanuel Fernandez.

Bruno Onyemaechi starts at left back, while the debuting Bewene takes up the right back role.

Onyemaechi Bruno, Ogbu Igoh and Moses Simon. Copyright: xVincentxKAMTOxIMAGO

Captain Wilfred Ndidi returns to the fold and is flanked by Marseille’s Tochukwu Nnadi and Coventry midfielder Frank Onyeka.

Moses Simon plays at the top of Eric Chelle’s diamond, while Akor Adams and Terem Moffi lead the line for the Super Eagles in Warsaw.

Moffi, Tijani and Azeez. Copyright: ImagoxManjitxNarotra

Kick-off for tonight’s friendly clash is scheduled for 7:45 PM WAT.

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