NFF technical director Augustine Eguavoen has opened up on why Eric Chelle named two NPFL players in his final 23-man Super Eagles' squad for World Cup qualifier.

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has warned his team-mates that the new head coach, Eric Chelle, is very demanding. Chelle was appointed at the start of the year to replace Augustine Eguavoen. His first official fixtures will be the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe this month.

Nigeria face two critical matches in March as they attempt to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals. Here is how the squad looks.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is set to announce his final 23-man squad this week ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Victor Osimhen, Ahmed Musa, and Ademola Lookman lead Eric Chelle’s first Super Eagles squad for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has disclosed the warning Eric Chelle sent to the players when they spoke ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.