Head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has explained why he made seven changes against Poland during both sides’ international friendly on Wednesday.

Chelle watched as Nigeria and Poland played a 2-2 draw at the PGE Narodowy Stadium, Warsaw.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Chelle said he made seven changes in the half-time because several players were struggling physically after already starting their post-season holidays.

The seven changes Chelle made include Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi, Paul Onuachu, Calvin Bassey, Raphael Onyedika, Rafiu Durosinmi and Philip Otele as he withdraw Emmanuel Fernandez, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, Igoh Ogbu, Frank Onyeka, Tochukwu Nnadi and Akor Adams.

“They were already on vacation. That is why I made seven changes at halftime,” Chelle was quoted as saying by SportoweFakty.

“Our captain usually does a lot more on the pitch, but after 60 minutes, he was practically gone.”