Eric Sekou Chelle will hold his first training session as Nigeria’s senior national team Head Coach in Kigali, where the Super Eagles will camp and prepare for their 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against hosts Rwanda on March 21, 2025, Completesports.com reports. The Franco-Malian, contracted to lead the Eagles’ charge for a ticket to the … Read more
Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has admitted that the Super Eagles always find it difficult to beat Rwanda away. Udeze said this as the Super Eagles get set to face Rwanda in continuation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Rwanda, who are top in Group C, will host the 2023 AFCON runners-up on March … Read more
Former Nigerian international Dimeji Lawal has urged the Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, to include a few of the quality players in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) in the list of players who will be invited for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe next month. Recall that Chelle since arriving … Read more
Ugandan outfit, Vipers Sports Club, have announced the death of their Nigerian forward, Abubakar Lawal. Lawal passed away following a motorcycle accident on Entebbe Road in Kampala on Monday. The 29-year-old was reportedly on his way to training when the incident occurred. “We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden and untimely passing of our … Read more
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is doubtful for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe after sustaining an ankle injury in Lazio’s SerieA clash with Venezia on Saturday. Dele-Bashiru sprained his ankle in a coming together with Alessio Zerbin towards the end of the first half. The midfielder was carried off by two members of … Read more
Former Nigerian international Alloy Agu says he’s confident the Super Eagles will subdue Rwanda and Zimbabwe in next month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria will need maximum points from both games to get their faltering World Cup qualifying campaign back on track. The Super Eagles are second from bottom in Group C with three points … Read more
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and his first assistant Hedi Taboubi, visited some of the team’s top stars in Europe this week, reports Completesports.com. The duo visited Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, and Alex Iwobi at their respective clubs. Chelle attended the Ligue 1 encounter between Nantes and Brest at the Stade de la Beaujoire … Read more
The official dates for the Super Eagles next two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Amavubi of Rwanda and Warriors of Zimbabwe have been announced. The dates for the two crucial qualifying fixtures was announced on the X account of the Super Eagles on Tuesday. The three-time African champions will be away to Rwanda … Read more
Super Eagles head Eric Chelle has said it is important for his team to focus on their next two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations took centre stage following the completion the draw in Rabat, Morocco on Monday. The West Africans are pitted in Group C … Read more
Kenneth Omeruo has backed newly appointed Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to make a positive impact with the team. Chelle was unveiled by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) this week. The 47-year-old has been tasked with the responsibility of guiding the Super Eagles to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Read Also:Osimhen Takes League Tally … Read more