{
  "id": 9922369,
  "title": "AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Why I substituted Samuel Chukwueze against Madagascar – Chelle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/afcon-2027-qualifiers-why-i-substituted-samuel-chukwueze-against",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T06:03:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/26/afcon-2027-qualifiers-why-i-substituted-samuel-chukwueze-against-madagascar-chelle/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle revealed his reasoning behind substituting Samuel Chukwueze during Nigeria's AFCON qualifier against Madagascar. Chelle opted to replace the AC Milan star with Moses Usor, who ultimately scored the winning goal for Nigeria. Chelle explained that the substitution was a tactical decision, as Chukwueze had finished the first half well but appeared tired. The Nigerian team will face Guinea-Bissau in their next qualifier on Tuesday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles’ comeback win over Madagascar leaves much to prove",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/afcon-2027q-super-eagles-comeback-win-over-madagascar-leaves-much-to",
        "published": "2026-09-26T05:39:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}