Eagles duty pulls Chelle out of U-23 camp

Head coach Èric Chelle has departed Nigeria's U-23 camp to concentrate on the Super Eagles' preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania. This decision has sparked a scheduling conflict due to the overlapping fixtures of both teams within the same international window. Chelle, who took charge of the Olympic Eagles as well, will be absent from the U-23 AFCON qualifying tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo, which will take place in a two-legged match.

Assistant coach Deniran Ortega is expected to manage the team in Chelle's place. Ortega has been working with the Olympic Eagles since the U-23 camp began two weeks ago and will continue alongside Ikorodu City head coach Bright Ozebagbe as the team aims for qualification in Egypt's next tournament.