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The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle believes victory in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs will create unstoppable momentum for Nigeria’s campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Key Points Chelle identified the World Cup playoffs as the immediate priority before...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has detailed his rigorous selection process, revealing that consistent club minutes are not the sole factor, as he defended his decision to keep faith with Ademola Lookman even when the African Player of the Year was not regularly starting for his...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is confronting a severe selection crisis just days before Nigeria's crucial World Cup playoff against Gabon, with injuries and suspensions threatening to derail the national team's qualification hopes in Rabat. Key Points: Striker Terem Moffi is...

The Digest: The Nigerian national team is set to reconvene in one week for a critical training camp ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon, as confirmed in an official social media announcement that marks the final countdown to the high-stakes encounter. Key...

The Digest: NFF President Ibrahim Gusau has firmly dismissed mounting doubts over Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, emphatically backing the Franco-Malian tactician as the central figure in Nigeria’s long-term football project. Amid intense pressure ahead of November’s World Cup play-off against...

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...