2026 WCQ: Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with South Africa good result – Super Eagles coach, Chelle
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has described Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against South Africa in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match as a fair outcome. Speaking at his post-match press conference at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, Chelle said the team fought hard and managed to secure an important away point. The home […]
World Cup Qualifiers: Ekong Benched As Osimhen, Lookman Spearhead Eagles Attack Against Rwanda
In a surprising decision, Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle has left captain William Troost-Ekong out of the starting lineup for the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda. The 32-year-old defender, who was the first to arrive at the national team camp, is replaced by 20-year-old Benjamin Fredrick. This will be only […]
2026 WCQ: Chelle’s reputation under trial as Super Eagles take on Rwanda, South Africa
Nigeria’s national team still carries the weight of their disappointing outing at the 2024 African Nations Championship, where the home-based Super Eagles lost 1-0 to Senegal in their opening game before suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Sudan. That poor start ended any hopes of progressing beyond the group stage. Before their final match against […]
CHAN: Why Senegal beat Nigeria – Super Eagles coach, Chelle
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has explained why Nigeria fell to a 1-0 defeat against Senegal in their opening match of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), Group D. The match, played on Tuesday evening at the Amani Stadium in Tanzania, saw Senegal secure all three points thanks to a second-half strike from Christian Gomis. […]
‘Stop doing like girls, they’ll eat you’ – Nigeria coach, Chelle charges Super Eagles
Super Eagles assistant coach Eric Chelle has encouraged his players to be bold and strong when playing, warning them not to act weak on the pitch. This was revealed by Sola Adelani, one of the players in Nigeria’s team for the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Sola Adelani, who plays for Ikorodu City, is part of […]
CHAN 2024: Chelle unveils Home-Based Super Eagles’ 23-man squad
Coach Eric Chelle has released the final list of 23 players who will represent Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The football competition will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The team is made up of three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders, and seven forwards. The players will […]
Super Eagles can still qualify for 2026 World Cup – Eguavoen
Former Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, believes Nigeria still has a good chance of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eguavoen, who is 59 years old, temporarily returned to manage the team after Finidi George stepped down following just two games. Under his short leadership, Nigeria booked a place in the 2025 AFCON. After […]
He’s very fast, stood out – Chelle singles out one Russia, Nigeria player after draw
Nigeria’s coach, Eric Chelle, spoke highly of two players after their recent friendly match against Russia ended in a 1-1 draw. He praised one player from each team who caught his attention during the game. Chelle especially pointed out Russia’s striker, Nikolay Komlichenko, who wears the number 9 jersey. Komlichenko impressed Chelle with his performance […]
Russia vs Nigeria: We’ve played weaker opponents – Mostovoy on Osimhen, Lookman’s absence
Russia is set to face Nigeria in an international friendly match in early June. Before the game, Russia’s midfielder Andrei Mostovoy shared his thoughts about Nigeria’s team. Mostovoy said that Nigeria missing some of their top players like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi is not a problem for Russia. He explained that his […]
Russia vs Nigeria: Peter Odemwingie names three players he expects Chelle to start
Former Super Eagles striker Peter Odemwingie has shared the names of three players he believes should be in the starting lineup when Nigeria plays Russia in an international friendly match next month. Odemwingie mentioned Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, and either Kelechi Iheanacho or Victor Boniface as the players he expects head coach Eric Chelle to […]