21 h. ago W’Cup qualifiers: Torunarigha replaces injured Tella in Eagles squad

Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has withdrawn from Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe with Gent defender Jordan Torunarigha called up to replace him, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The replacement comes two days after the release of the final 23-man squad for coach Eric Chelle’s first assignments in charge of Read More

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69 h. ago W’Cup qualifiers: Chelle drops Uche, Dessers as coach unveils final 23

 Super Eagles’ Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has dropped in-form Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche and Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers in a shocking move as he unveiled his final 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The omission of Uche and Dessers has raised eyebrows, Read More

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3 d. ago JUST IN: Chelle names Super Eagles final squad for W’Cup qualifiers

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, on Tuesday, announced his final 23-man squad ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The coach released an expanded provisional squad of 39 players last week. These will be his debut matches in charge of the three-time African champions. The squad consists of three Read More

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8 d. ago W’Cup qualifiers: Fans optimistic about Chelle’s squad chances

Nigerian football fans have expressed widespread optimism and excitement about the Super Eagles’ new 39-man provisional squad, selected by head coach Eric Chelle for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. X (formerly Twitter) has erupted with enthusiastic reactions, with supporters highlighting the strategic blend of experienced players and emerging talents Read More

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1 week ago World Cup Qualifiers: Chelle Names Ekong, Lookman, Osimhen, 35 others For Rwanda, Zimbabwe Games

Super Eagles head coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named Kano Pillars forward, Ahmed Musa, William Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali, Adeleye Adebayo, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina, Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi and Simon Moses in his provisional list of 39 players for this month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against […]

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1 week ago World Cup Qualifiers: Chelle names Musa, Ekong, Lookman, Osimhen for Rwanda, Zimbabwe clashes

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a 39-man provisional squad for this month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup read more World Cup Qualifiers: Chelle names Musa, Ekong, Lookman, Osimhen for Rwanda, Zimbabwe clashes

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2 w. ago W’Cup qualifiers: Chelle’s defensive choices for Eagles amid injury crisis

From defence to attack, the injury worries for new Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle seem unending ahead of the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After worrying updates about midfielders Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Raphael Onyedika, the backline has taken some hits too with stand-in captain William Troost-Ekong currently Read More

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