{
  "id": 9410466,
  "title": "Chelle demands strong start as Super Eagles begin AFCON qualifying race",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/chelle-demands-strong-start-as-super-eagles-begin-afcon-qualifying",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T20:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Premium Times",
    "slug": "premium-times",
    "url": "https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/911940-chelle-demands-strong-start-as-super-eagles-begin-afcon-qualifying-race.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign against Madagascar. According to Premium Times, coach Eric Chelle wants his team to set the tone with a strong start from their opening Group L fixture.\n\nNigerian fans are optimistic about the team's chances of victory, despite the absence of injured star Victor, as reported by Punch and Punch Nigeria. The team will be looking to secure maximum points in their matchday one encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.\n\nGoalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, who will be making his competitive debut for the Super Eagles, emphasized the importance of getting a win against Madagascar, as quoted by Daily Post Nigeria. He stated that the team's focus is on defeating their opponents and securing a good place in their group, rather than keeping a clean sheet.",
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        "published": "2026-09-23T14:38:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "AFCONQ: Maduka Okoye spotted with Cardi B amid absence from Super Eagles camp",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/afconq-maduka-okoye-spotted-with-cardi-b-amid-absence-from-super",
        "published": "2026-09-23T15:44:38.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}