48 h. ago NFF warns against fake Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, X accounts

The Nigeria Football Federation has issued a public disclaimer warning against fake social media accounts impersonating Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. In a post on Saturday via X, the NFF clarified that Chelle does not have an account on X (formerly Twitter), and any account claiming to be him on the platform is fake. Read More

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3 d. ago BREAKING: Chelle names Super Eagles starting XI against Rwanda

By Seyi Babalola Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles’ head coach, has announced the team’s first starting XI. Nigeria will face Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Kigali on Friday evening. Chelle has chosen the quartet of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Simon Moses, and Samuel Chukwueze. In midfield, Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi start, […] The post BREAKING: Chelle names Super Eagles starting XI against Rwanda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Wizkid Applauds New Super Eagles Squad Ahead Of World Cup Qualifier

Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid has shared his approval of the Super Eagles’ preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda in Kigali. It should be noted that Eric Chelle, the new head coach, conducted his first training session with the Super Eagles on Tuesday. Responding on his X handle on Wednesday, Wizkid […] The post Wizkid Applauds New Super Eagles Squad Ahead Of World Cup Qualifier appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2026 WCQ: I love the energy – Wizkid hails Super Eagles ahead of Rwanda clash

By Seyi Babalola Nigerian Afrobeats singer Wizkid is pleased with the Super Eagles’ preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying encounter against Rwanda in Kigali. Eric Chelle, the new head coach, led his first training session with the Super Eagles on Tuesday afternoon. Wizkid responded on his X Twitter on Wednesday, expressing his admiration […] The post 2026 WCQ: I love the energy – Wizkid hails Super Eagles ahead of Rwanda clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago W’Cup qualifiers: Chelle, staff arrive Kigali today for Rwanda test

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and his backroom staff are scheduled to arrive in Kigali on Sunday (today) as preparations begin for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda. The Super Eagles will face the Amavubi in a must-win clash this week. On Tuesday, the France-born coach trimmed the initial 39-man squad Read More

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1 week 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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1 week ago World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles Coach Drops Ahmed Musa, Iheanacho, Lists 23 Players For Rwanda, Zimbabwe

Super Eagles’ manager, Eric Chell has dropped Captain Ahmed Musa, and Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of the upcoming world Cup qualifying games. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Coach Eric on Tuesday, listed his final 23-man squad for the matches. Recall that Musa was one of the surprise inclusions in Chelle’s 39-player provisional list for the World Cup […] The post World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles Coach Drops Ahmed Musa, Iheanacho, Lists 23 Players For Rwanda, Zimbabwe appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week 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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2 w. ago World Cup Qualifiers: We’ll Defeat Super Eagles In Uyo, Zimbabwe Coach Declares

Zimbabwe’s head coach, Michael Nees, is confident that his team can overcome the Super Eagles of Nigeria when the two sides meet for a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match later this month. Nigeria will host the Warriors in a Matchday Six encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday, 25th March. […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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 2026 WCQ: Rwanda coach Amrouche talks tough ahead of Super Eagles clash

By Seyi Babalola Adel Amrouche, Rwanda’s head coach, is aiming to do something unique with the Amavubi. The Algerian was appointed Amavubi head coach on Sunday. The East Africans will host Nigeria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday five encounter at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday, March 21. Rwanda currently occupy […] The post 2026 WCQ: Rwanda coach Amrouche talks tough ahead of Super Eagles clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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last month Southampton vs Brighton: Saints boss sends strong message to Onuachu, Aribo

Southampton head coach, Ivan Juric, has set demands for Super Eagles stars, Paul Onuachu and Joe Ayodele-Aribo, as he wants his side to step up against Brighton and Hove Albion, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian duo found the back of the net in Juric’s only win since taking charge of the Saints late last year. Juric […] The post Southampton vs Brighton: Saints boss sends strong message to Onuachu, Aribo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Galatasaray boss: Why I subbed off Osimhen after scoring in crunch Europa tie

Galatasaray coach Orkan Buruk has revealed that he subbed off Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in the 80th minute of their Europa League game against AZ Alkmaar to protect him from getting injured. Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray when they welcomed AZ Alkmaar to Rams Park for second leg of their crunch Euopa […] The post Galatasaray boss: Why I subbed off Osimhen after scoring in crunch Europa tie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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