The game against Ukraine is a great opportunity for the German coach to capitalize on the momentum of the Afcon and plug some glaring holes
Tuesday's friendly against Ukraine comes at an important time for Gernot Rohr's squad-building efforts with the Nigeria national team.
The third-place finish achieved at the Africa Cup of Nations in the summer saw the Super Eagles surge in the latest Fifa rankings. It is imperative to maintain that positive momentum; despite not being a part of the First Round of Caf World Cup qualifying, there really was no question of not taking advantage of the international window.