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.

Augustine Eguavoen has denied allegations of influencing Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle's squad selection for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Victor Osimhen has said the Super Eagles are determined to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eric Chelle’s side are yet to secure a win in the qualifying series with three draws and one defeat from their opening four games.

Augustine Eguavoen has expressed his support for coach Chelle's decision to include struggling Super Eagles forward in 39-man list ahead of the World Cup qualifiers

Nigeria and Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers, with 22 goals this season, reacts after being dropped from the Super Eagles squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Augustine Eguavoen has debunked reports of interference in Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle squad selection for the upcoming fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.