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Nigeria to play Poland as part of World Cup preparation

The Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has confirmed that Nigeria will play a friendly match with Poland on March 23, 2018, as part of preparations for the Russia 2018 World Cup.

A camping site has been picked to aid the Super Eagles’ preparations for the competition.

“We chose a base camp that we visited in southern Russia, between Sochi and Volgograd, in the countryside, in a region of mineral and spa baths. We will be far from everything, with opportunities for care and excellent conditions of recovery between games. At 500 meters altitude, it will not be too hot,” Rohr said.

The Super Eagles face Argentina, Croatia, and Iceland in Group D of the World Cup, while Poland is in Group H alongside Senegal, Colombia and Japan.

The agreement was reached between both parties as they prepare themselves, having similar group rivals in the FIFA 2018 World Cup.

“Croatia is capable of great things with a team of stars playing in the biggest clubs. This is the most important match, and we hope to prepare for it against opponents similar to Croatia.

“So we will play Poland at home on March 23rd. We are looking for a second opponent in Europe for another FIFA date of the spring,” Rohr added.

The Head of the Polish Football Association (PZPN), also confirmed that Poland would play South Korea, to acclimatize with Asian pattern of football as they are grouped with another Asian side, Japan.

The friendly between the Super Eagles and their Polish counterparts will hold in Wroclaw or the Silesian Stadium in Chorzow.

Nigeria is also looking at playing tune-up games against England, Denmark and Serbia before the 2018 World Cup kick off in June.

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