Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made it clear that Nigeria will approach their friendly against Russia with the intention of securing victory.
According to information available to Softfootball, the coach wants his players to develop a winning mentality regardless of whether they are playing a competitive fixture or an international friendly.
Chelle believes matches against strong opposition provide Nigeria with an opportunity to test their progress and identify areas that require improvement.
The coach is also using the fixture to assess players and determine the combinations that could be useful in future competitive matches.
Nigeria’s squad includes a mixture of experienced internationals and younger players looking to establish themselves at senior level.
Chelle wants every member of the team to approach the encounter with maximum commitment and use the opportunity to demonstrate their ability.
The Russia fixture is expected to provide a demanding test, particularly with some of Nigeria’s established stars unavailable.
However, Chelle remains focused on achieving a positive result while continuing to build a team capable of competing against the best sides.
The encounter will also give the new coach another opportunity to strengthen his tactical ideas and improve the Super Eagles’ overall organisation.
