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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...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says he did not take the job for the money, claiming he earned more in his previous position. He stated he accepted the Challenge's Call because he believes in the team’s potential and wants to make a lasting impact. Key Points: Super Eagles coach...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has made a significant Coach's Call, selecting striker Cyriel Dessers over Paul Onuachu for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The decision follows Dessers’ strong club form and a goal-scoring performance under the new coach. Key Points: Super...

The Digest: The national team and head coach Eric Chelle are facing intense scrutiny following the CHAN Eagles’ humiliating 4-0 defeat to Sudan, which resulted in their early exit from the 2024 CHAN tournament. This unexpected failure has sparked a wave of public criticism and professional...

The Digest: In the wake of Nigeria’s premature exit from CHAN 2024, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has provided a sobering analysis of the 4-0 defeat to Sudan, citing a chain of critical errors. The loss, which crushed the team's ambitions in Zanzibar, highlighted a fragility reminiscent of a...

Fresh off their Unity Cup triumph, the Super Eagles have revamped their squad with four new additions for their first-ever clash against Russia. Coach Eric Chelle wants a win, not just participation. Nigeria faces Russia on June 6 at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, their first-ever senior-level...

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says Ahmed Musa must prove himself once more, as pressure mounts ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Ghana in the Unity Cup. Musa returns to the Super Eagles after last featuring at the 2023 AFCON. Coach Chelle insists Musa must “be very good” to earn a place. Nine...