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Ahead of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda, coach Eric Chelle has named Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman the best player in Africa. Despite his absence from recent matches, Chelle emphasized Lookman’s importance to the team.
Key Points
- Nigeria coach Eric Chelle praises Ademola Lookman as the best player in Africa ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Rwanda.
- Chelle defends his decision to include Lookman in the squad, despite the forward not playing since May 2025.
- Lookman, who holds the title of African Footballer of the Year, failed to complete a move to Inter Milan this summer.
- Chelle insists that it would be impossible to make a list without Lookman, given his talent and importance to the team.
- Lookman had been training individually before joining the Super Eagles camp for the crucial qualifier against Rwanda.
- The match is pivotal for both teams as they battle for a place in the 2026 World Cup.
Chelle’s confidence in Lookman highlights the forward’s crucial role in Nigeria’s World Cup aspirations, despite his recent inactivity. The match against Rwanda will be a test for both Lookman and the Super Eagles.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
