5 things we learnt in the Poland vs Nigeria match

5 things we learnt in the Poland vs Nigeria match

The much anticipated friendly match between Nigeria and Poland took place as the Super Eagles were victorious over the World Cup bound Eastern Europeans as the match ended 1-0.

Though the match did not live up to its hype but Victor Moses goal from a penalty kick made the difference between both sides.

The home side gave the former African champions a run for their money but the West Africans ran away with victory with the only meaningful chance created by Gernot Rohr's men.

1. Absence of Mikel Obi

The performance of the Nigerian team stems from the fact Mikel Obi is still a force to reckon with in the Super Eagles squad.

The midfield and the attack could not string passes together as possession were easily lost in key areas of the pitch.

Igahlo in attack was a lone-ranger as he had to work his way from the flanks or the midfield to a deliver a threat towards goal.

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2. Gernor Rohr's team did not create meaning chance

The Super Eagles had superior ball possession but did not create chances at goal, the team did not force a save from the Poland goalkeeper all through the match.

However captain Robert Lewandowski was unlucky not to have scored two clear cut chances. The first hit the post while the other was brilliantly saved by Francis Uzoho at point blank range.

Joel Obi closes Robert Lewandowski

Nigeria were lucky for not to have gone behind in the first half as a goal line clearance from Leon Balogun seemed to have crossed the line but it was not given by the referee.

3. One brilliant move made the difference

Victor Moses was the liveliest player in the Super Eagles squad as he dribbled past a Poland defender who tripped the Chelsea man for a penalty.

Victor Moses celebrates as he scores from a penalty

Moses went on to convert the resulting spot-kick as the three-time African champions earned the victory over the eastern European nation.

4. Still a decent side

Despite the sloppy play for the Nigerian side, Poland could not break down the team's resilience when they lost the ball.

Wilfred Ndidi and Troost-Ekong stood in the way of Lewandoswki

They created most of the chances but did could find the back of the net, and only came close on several occasions which was properly dealt with.

5. Much work still needs to be done

No doubt the win will boost the confidence of the men in Green, but more work is needed for Rohr's side to play as a unit.

In all departments of the team, improvement is needed and the inspirational captain will surely make the Nigerian squad a better side in the coming friendlies.

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