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The Digest: As coach Eric Chelle prepares to finalize his 28-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, several high-profile Super Eagles players are on the brink of missing the tournament. With the selection clash between current form and the coach's preference intensifying, some established...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is reportedly yet to receive his salary for the past two months, casting a shadow over Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The delay comes as Chelle, who earns $55,000 monthly, recently met with the NFF technical committee...

The Digest: The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed Egypt as the training base for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, setting the stage for a high-profile friendly against the Pharaohs. Key Points: The Super Eagles will establish their training camp...

The Digest: Head Coach Eric Chelle has named a 55-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, blending global stars with domestic league talents in the first step toward continental glory in Morocco. Key Points: Head Coach Eric Chelle has released a provisional list of 55...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has surprisingly thrown his support behind current handler Eric Chelle, despite Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a notable shift from his initial position, Oliseh acknowledged that Chelle's performance has "won him...

Chelle Submits 55-Man Super Eagles Squad as New CAF Rule Reshapes AFCON Selection The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has submitted a 55-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Nigeria’s final selection to be influenced by new CAF regulations allowing expanded...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has until December 11 to submit his final 24-man squad to CAF for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The deadline, set 10 days before the tournament kicks off, will see the manager finalize his selection from an already submitted provisional list. Key...

The Digest: The dramatic World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and DR Congo has taken a surreal turn as coach Dodo Landu denied accusations of using supernatural means against the Super Eagles. Landu's clarification that he was merely praying during the decisive penalty moment reveals how...

The Digest: A fiery post-match confrontation has escalated into a diplomatic sports dispute, as South Africa's Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie calls for Nigeria to be punished after Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle clashed with DR Congo's staff. The incident, which McKenzie labeled...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle has addressed his heated confrontation with DR Congo staff during Nigeria's penalty shootout defeat, acknowledging that "football is all about emotions" while defending his reaction to opposition rituals and boundary intrusions. Key Points: Nigeria...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has made startling claims that DR Congo staff employed 'voodoo' tactics during the penalty shootout that ended Nigeria's 2026 World Cup dreams. Chelle expressed visible frustration over the actions of a Congolese official who was seen spraying what...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has made two key changes and a significant tactical shift for Nigeria's crucial 2026 World Cup playoff against DR Congo. According to Complete Sports, the manager has reintroduced Semi Ajayi and adopted an attacking 4-3-3 formation, signaling an...

The Digest: When the Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup campaign was on the brink of collapse, Eric Chelle took a risk few others would. The Malian coach has been praised for his courage in accepting the role during a period of deep crisis, transforming a team adrift into a playoff contender. Key...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has declared his squad fully motivated for their crucial World Cup qualification showdown with the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to Daily Post, the Nigerian team is prepared for Sunday’s final playoff in Rabat, where victory would...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has lamented the suspension of deputy captain Wilfred Ndidi for Sunday's World Cup playoff final against DR Congo, acknowledging the midfielder as "an important player" whose absence the team must now manage. Key Points: Wilfred Ndidi is suspended...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has stated his team must correct the errors from their 4-1 win over Gabon to overcome the Democratic Republic of Congo in the decisive 2026 World Cup playoff final this Sunday. Key Points: Coach Eric Chelle said the Super Eagles must improve to...

The Digest : Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has publicly praised the manager, crediting him for forging a "big brotherhood" that has resurrected Nigeria's World Cup qualifying campaign. Key Points: Alex Iwobi hailed Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle for creating a positive team atmosphere...

The Digest: The Super Eagles' camp in Rabat, Morocco, has intensified with 18 players now on the ground preparing for Thursday's must-win 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon. The full squad, including key figures like William Troost-Ekong and Alex Iwobi, participated in the first training...

The Digest: A dispute over squad size has delayed the Super Eagles' team announcement for the playoff against Gabon. SCORENigeria can exclusively report that coach Eric Chelle is at odds with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), insisting on a larger squad to navigate potential injuries and...

The Digest: Coach Eric Chelle has named his 23-man squad for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs, recalling goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, winger Chidera Ejuke, and defender Chidozie Awaziem. Suspended defender Semi Ajayi is also included, though he will miss the first match...