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The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced he will introduce fresh talent into the squad for next month's crucial 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco. In a radio interview, the manager revealed his plan to call up "one or two" new players for the must-win encounter against Gabon...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has described his working relationship with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as one built on mutual respect, while subtly acknowledging operational challenges. In an interview with Segun Odegbami on Eagle7 FM, the Franco-Malian tactician...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has made a fierce vow to lead Nigeria to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Franco-Malian tactician rallied his players to adopt a "warrior state of mind" and "be like sharks" ahead of their crucial playoff clash against Gabon, signaling a transformed team...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has crowned Victor Osimhen the world's best striker following his commanding hat-trick against Benin, while expressing confidence in Nigeria's readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoff battle against Africa's toughest contenders. Key Points...

The Digest: Nigeria's Super Eagles delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over the Benin Republic to secure a World Cup playoff berth, though the triumph carried bittersweet tones as South Africa's parallel win denied them automatic qualification despite Victor Osimhen's brilliant hat-trick...

The Digest: Coach Eric Chelle stated the Super Eagles have been under "a lot of pressure" since March, acknowledging that the tension impacted their technical performance in the hard-fought 2-1 win over Lesotho. Coach Eric Chelle revealed the Super Eagles have been under intense pressure...

The Digest: Coach Eric Chelle has named a strong attacking side featuring Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman while implementing a significant reshuffle in the defensive line for the must-win match against Lesotho. Key Points: Coach Eric Chelle has named his starting eleven for the World...

The Digest: The Super Eagles are intensifying preparations in Polokwane with 20 players for Friday's decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. Key Points: Head Coach Eric Chelle has 20 players in camp for the final training sessions. Eighteen players were present as of...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have intensified preparations in Polokwane with 20 players for Friday’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. According to Score Nigeria, the squad is under immense pressure, with Coach Eric Chelle managing a squad impacted by injuries and late...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have arrived in Polokwane, South Africa, to begin final preparations for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, a match they must win to control their qualification destiny. Key Points: The Super Eagles have arrived in Polokwane, South...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made two forced changes to Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and the Benin Republic. Injuries to Cyriel Dessers and Bright Osayi-Samuel have led to the inclusion of Zaidu Sanusi and Uche...

The Digest: With their World Cup destiny on the line, the Super Eagles are assembling their strongest arsenal. According to Vanguard, coach Eric Chelle has named a 23-man squad featuring Victor Osimhen and Alex Iwobi for the critical 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and the Benin...

The Digest: With Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification hopes hanging by a thread, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has stated that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will determine the fate of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko acknowledged the team’s mathematical...

The Digest: The Eagles’ coach, Eric Chelle, appears committed to his strategy, with reports from a training session confirming his decision to start Ademola Lookman in tonight’s crucial World Cup qualifier against South Africa. This choice comes despite Lookman’s recent muted performance and a...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has addressed Victor Osimhen’s absence ahead of Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa, stating that the team remains focused and united despite the striker’s injury. Key Points: Victor Osimhen will miss the crucial qualifier due to...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has emphasized that his team would be satisfied with a 1-0 win in their World Cup qualifying clash against South Africa. With the game crucial to Nigeria's qualification hopes, Chelle stressed the importance of the three points, despite missed...

In a move sparking national debate, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has controversially benched captain William Troost-Ekong. This decision, according to reports on Soccernet.ng, introduces a moment of clarity in the chaos as the team faces a do-or-die World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, with...

The Digest: 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...

The Digest: As Nigeria faces struggles in its 2026 World Cup qualification campaign, coach Eric Chelle has reacted to rumours about his job security, asserting that if he's fired, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) must honour his contract. Key Points: Coach Eric Chelle responds to...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced a provisional squad list for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. The list includes key players like Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, and Ebenezer Harcourt. Key Points: The squad is made...