Chelle shakes up midfield, invites 24 players for AFCON qualifiers
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has called up 24 players to execute its upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers. The list released by the Nigeria football Federation on Saturday shows head coach Eric Chelle has made wholesome changes in midfield. The Franco-Malian coach has dropped the duo of Franck Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika from […]
The Nigeria national football team, known as the Super Eagles, has announced a significant change in its midfield ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Head coach Eric Chelle has called up 24 players for the upcoming matches. The coach has made a major shift in the midfield, dropping Franck Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika and bringing back Yusuf Alhassan and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Completing the midfield options are Tochukwu Nnadi, Samson Tijani, and Suleiman Mubarak. In attack, there has been no surprise despite the absence of injured striker Victor Osimhen. Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon will lead the attack, supported by Tolu Arokodare and Taiwo Awoniyi. Moses Usor retains his place, with George Ilenikhena being left out due to injury.
Nigeria currently sits second in Group L behind Guinea-Bissau by three points. To maintain hopes of AFCON qualification, the Super Eagles need to accumulate maximum points. The team will host Tanzania on November 13 and travel to play Tanzania on November 17.
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