45 h. ago Eric Chelle Makes Late Changes To Super Eagles Squad Ahead Of 2026 W/Cup Qualifiers

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made two last-minute adjustments to Nigeria’s 23-man squad ahead of the final 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic. The changes come after injuries ruled out forward Cyriel Dessers and winger Bright Osayi-Samuel. In their places, Chelle has called up Uche Christantus to replace Dessers, […] The post Eric Chelle Makes Late Changes To Super Eagles Squad Ahead Of 2026 W/Cup Qualifiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Chelle drafts late replacements for two injured Super Eagles stars

By John Ogunsemore Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has announced replacements for two stars ahead of the final round of qualification games for the 2026 World Cup. The Super Eagles will face Lesotho and Benin Republic on October 10 and October 14 respectively. Chelle unveiled his 23-man squad for the encounters on Friday. However, […] The post 2026 WCQ: Chelle drafts late replacements for two injured Super Eagles stars appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 2026 WCQ: Chelle Names Ekong, Osimhen, 21 Others For Crocodiles, Cheetahs Battles

Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has announced a squad of 23 players comprising the captain of the team, William Ekong and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and the Benin Republic. Other team members include defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred […]

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3 w. ago 2026 WC Qualifiers: NFF To Decide Chelle’s Future, Says NSC Chair Dikko

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has clarified that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will decide the fate of Super Eagles’ head coach, Eric Chelle, amid mounting criticism over the Super Eagles’ stuttering 2026 World Cup qualification campaign Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Monday, Dikko stressed that the […]

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3 w. ago 2026 WCQ: We will keep fighting despite draw with Bafana — Super Eagles coach Chelle

By Seyi Babalola Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles’ head coach, has stated that his team will not give up in their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night, the three-time African champions suffered a significant setback in their quest to qualify […] The post 2026 WCQ: We will keep fighting despite draw with Bafana — Super Eagles coach Chelle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago 2026 WCQ: Rely on Lookman, Arokodare – Siasia to Super Eagles coach

By Seyi Babalola Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has advised Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle to make the most of Ademola Lookman’s set-piece ability and Tolu Arokodare’s physical presence when they face South Africa in a key 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday (today). Nigeria travels to Bloemfontein after a narrow 1-0 victory over […] The post 2026 WCQ: Rely on Lookman, Arokodare – Siasia to Super Eagles coach appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month 2026WCQ: Rwanda was tired – Chelle speaks on Nigeria’s victory

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has attributed the team’s victory over Rwanda in the 2026 World Cup Qualifier match on Saturday to their opponents getting tired. The Nigerian team managed to scrape a win in Uyo thanks to a goal from Tolu Arokodare, with Chelle expressing happiness with the three points earned. Speaking in a […] The post 2026WCQ: Rwanda was tired – Chelle speaks on Nigeria’s victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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