National Team News - Football In Nigeria

2026 WCQ: Midfield Trio Eye Super Eagles Recall for Critical Fixtures

By Kelechi / National Team News / February 11, 2025

With Nigeria sitting precariously in fifth place in Group C, head coach Eric Chelle faces a critical challenge ahead of March’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. To revive the Super Eagles’ struggling campaign, Chelle is eyeing some new but familiar faces in the midfield. Three players have emerged as strong contenders: Joe […]

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Super Eagles Open Door for Chrisantus Uche’s International Debut

By Kelechi / National Team News / February 10, 2025

Chrisantus Uche, the 21 year old Getafe midfielder, could be on the verge of making his senior debut for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Uche has been included in coach Eric Chelle’s 31-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. A source revealed that the coach is planning a visit to

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Eric Chelle Includes Three NPFL Stars in Super Eagles Provisional Squad

By Kelechi / National Team News / February 8, 2025

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named three players from the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL in his 31-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The squad will later be trimmed to 23 players before Nigeria’s crucial matches against Rwanda on March 21 and Zimbabwe on March 25. Enugu Rangers central defender

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Super Eagles coach Chelle rallies Premier League stars for World Cup

By Kelechi / National Team News / February 6, 2025

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has landed in England, where he’s engaging Premier League talents like Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, and Taiwo Awoniyi in preparation for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Accompanied by his first assistant, Hedi Taboubi, Chelle’s mission is to outline tactical strategies and player

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Ojediran Confident of Super Eagles Call-Up After Impressive Performances

By Kelechi / National Team News / February 5, 2025

Basit Hamzat Ojediran, RC Lens’ dynamic 21 year old defensive midfielder, is optimistic about receiving a call-up to Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles. Since joining the French Ligue 1 club from Albanian side Debreceni VSC for the 2024/25 season, Ojediran has been a key figure, registering 11 league appearances with a goal and

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Super Eagles coach prioritizes World Cup qualifiers over 2025 AFCON

By Kelechi / National Team News / January 28, 2025

Newly appointed Super Eagles coach Eric Sékou Chelle has made it clear that his immediate focus is on the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, even as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON draw has placed Nigeria in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. Chelle, who led Mali to the quarterfinals in the previous

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Super Eagles in Pot A for 35th AFCON Draw

By Kelechi / National Team News / January 25, 2025

The draw for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations AFCON finals is set to take place at the Mohamed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morocco. Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been placed in Pot A, alongside other heavyweights such as Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire, ensuring they will not face these teams in the

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Eric Chelle Officially Unveiled as Super Eagles Head Coach

By Kelechi / National Team News / January 13, 2025

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has formally introduced Eric Sekou Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The 47 year old Franco Malian coach was unveiled during a ceremony at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Monday. With a strong coaching record, Chelle previously guided the Mali national team to

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New Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Arrives in Abuja with Assistants

By Kelechi / National Team News / January 12, 2025

Eric Chelle, the newly appointed coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has landed in Abuja alongside his three trusted assistants. The 47 year old will be officially unveiled in a presentation scheduled for tomorrow. His primary mandate is to steer the Super Eagles to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria faces an uphill battle

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Éric Sékou Chelle Appointed Head Coach of the Super Eagles

By Kelechi / National Team News / January 8, 2025

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has officially announced the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team. The decision was approved by the NFF Executive Committee following a recommendation by its Technical and Development Sub Committee. Chelle, 47, brings a wealth of experience,

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