{
  "id": 9096009,
  "title": "Super Eagles: 13 new players get first call-ups",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/super-eagles-13-new-players-get-first-call-ups",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T05:55:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/22/super-eagles-13-new-players-get-first-call-ups/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles, has announced the inclusion of 13 new players in their senior squad ahead of their upcoming international matches. Head coach Eric Chelle made these call-ups in anticipation of the games against Russia and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The new additions hail from clubs across Europe and the Middle East and represent a diverse range of positions on the field.\n\nAmong the 13 players are Samuel James, a 20-year-old goalkeeper from Finnish club SJK, and Chibuzo Nwoko, a 20-year-old central midfielder from Fulham. Isaac James, a versatile defender, is part of the squad after spending time in Chelsea's youth system and currently plays for Portuguese club Alverca. Victory Akpe, a 19-year-old center-back from Swiss club Basel, has also been named.\n\nStephen Michael, a 22-year-old midfielder from Danish club Vendsyssel FF, and Igor Wilfred, a 21-year-old midfielder from Norwegian club Kristiansund, are also part of the new invitees. Abdulrasaq Popoola, a 19-year-old midfielder from Al-Wasl, and Moses Usor, a 24-year-old winger from LASK, complete the list of new additions to the Super Eagles' roster.",
  "summary": "Thirteen (13) new players were handed their first senior invitations by Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming international fixtures. The new invitees, mostly from clubs in Europe and the Middle East, comprise defenders, midfielders, goalkeepers, and forwards. Several of the players have been named in Nigeria’s squad for the international friendly […] Super Eagles: 13…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles begin preparation for Madagascar showdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/afcon-2027q-super-eagles-begin-preparation-for-madagascar-showdown",
        "published": "2026-09-22T05:55:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}