Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle has said his side will approach their upcoming friendly against Poland with the intention of securing victory as the Super Eagles seek to continue their impressive unbeaten run.
The former African champions head into Wednesday’s encounter in strong form, having avoided defeat in each of their last five matches. With confidence growing within the squad, Chelle has stressed the importance of maintaining a winning mentality as preparations continue.
Nigeria will face Poland at the 58,000-capacity PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw, with the match providing another opportunity for the Super Eagles to build momentum and preserve their recent record.
Speaking ahead of the fixture, Chelle made clear that his players would not be treating the contest as a routine friendly and would instead be aiming to extend their positive run with another victory.
“Now, we have a team and we are preparing to go out there and win. Winning is the mentality that we are trying to create in the team, in the players. We will go for a win on Wednesday,” Chelle told thenff.com.
The comments underline the ambitions of a Nigerian side that has shown resilience and consistency in recent matches. The Super Eagles have not suffered defeat since their exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Their most recent loss came in the semi-finals of that tournament, where they were beaten by hosts Morocco after a penalty shootout. Since then, Nigeria have put together a five-match unbeaten sequence, offering encouragement for the coaching staff and supporters alike.
Chelle, who has been working to shape the team since taking charge, appears keen to establish a culture centred on competitiveness and winning results. His remarks suggest that every match, including friendly fixtures, is being viewed as an opportunity to reinforce that approach.
The game against Poland will therefore serve as more than just a preparation exercise. It will provide a test of Nigeria’s ability to maintain their standards against European opposition while continuing to build confidence within the squad.
With an unbeaten record stretching across five matches, the Super Eagles will arrive in Warsaw looking to avoid defeat once again and, if possible, add another victory to their recent run.
The fixture is scheduled to take place at the PGE Narodowy Stadium, one of Poland’s largest sporting venues, and is expected to provide a competitive atmosphere for both teams.
For Nigeria, the focus remains firmly on extending their positive sequence and demonstrating the winning mentality Chelle says he is determined to instil within the squad.
Kick-off is set for 7:45pm Nigeria time, with the Super Eagles aiming to leave Warsaw with their unbeaten run intact and further evidence of their progress under the Malian coach.
