Calvin Bassey has arrived in the Super Eagles camp in Warsaw ahead of the team’s final training session before Wednesday’s international friendly against Poland.
The defender’s arrival provides a timely boost for head coach Eric Chelle, who has been forced to cope with several withdrawals from his original squad.
Iwobi remains absent from camp
Despite Bassey’s arrival, his Fulham teammate Alex Iwobi had yet to report to camp as of Tuesday, raising uncertainty over his availability for the friendly.
Another Fulham player, Samuel Chukwueze, is not expected to feature after reportedly being excused on compassionate grounds following the recent death of his mother.
Chelle set for final training session
Chelle is expected to oversee a group of 20 players during Tuesday evening’s training session, which will take place on the main pitch of the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw.
The session is scheduled to begin at 18:30 local time, shortly after the Super Eagles coach addresses the media in his pre-match press conference.
Strong squad available for Poland test
Among the players already in camp are Wilfred Ndidi, Maduka Okoye, Francis Uzoho, Arthur Okonkwo, Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika, Moses Simon, Paul Onuachu, Akor Adams and Terem Moffi.
Nigeria head into the match against Poland in high spirits after retaining the Unity Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Jamaica in London.
