US EditionNigeria: Nwabali Out, Okoye in As Chelle Invites 23 Players for 4-Nation Friendly Tournament
Coach Eric Chelle named a 23-man squad for March friendlies without Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali, calling up debutants and replacements amid varied absence reasons.
- The Super Eagles named a 23-man Nigeria squad for friendlies, with Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali absent, as part of a four-nation tournament hosted by Jordan.
- Osimhen's omission was announced with no reason given, while Stanley Nwabali is without a club after leaving Chippa United; omitted player Amas Obasogie, cleared of alleged match-fixing, is replaced by Adeleye Adebayo.
- The squad includes goalkeepers Maduka Okoye, Adeleye Adebayo and Francis Uzoho, defenders Calvin Bassey and midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, plus forwards Ademola Lookman and Paul Onuachu.
- With Osimhen absent, Paul Onuachu, 31‑year‑old striker, expected to lead Nigeria's attack after scoring in eight consecutive Turkish League matches, and debutants Philip Otele Collins, Emmanuel Fernandez may earn first caps.
- The four‑nation tournament arranged by Jordan, featuring Costa Rica, provides competitive preparation and lets coaches test new players alongside the AFCON 2025 bronze‑winning group.
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Nigeria: Nwabali Out, Okoye in As Chelle Invites 23 Players for 4-Nation Friendly Tournament
The Super Eagles of Nigeria duo of Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali are the notable absentees as Nigeria invites 23 players for the upcoming friendly matches with Iran and Jordan.
Nwabali Out, Okoye In As Chelle Invites 23 Players For 4-nation Friendly Tournament
The Super Eagles of Nigeria duo of Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali are the notable absentees as Nigeria invites 23 players for the upcoming friendly matches with Iran and Jordan. Osimhen has been on form for Galatasaray in the league and UEFA Champions League, but no reason was given for his absence, while Nwabali is without a club since leaving Chippa United. Despite the absence of the duo, coach Eric Chelle has called up replacements Paul O…
Nigeria Relocates Friendlies to Turkey With Squad Changes and No Osimhen
Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly matches against Iran and Jordan have been relocated from Jordan to Turkey, as the Super Eagles adjust their plans for the international window. The change means the team will now assemble in Turkey instead of Jordan as originally scheduled. Officials have not publicly detailed the full reasons for the venue switch, […] The post Nigeria Relocates Friendlies to Turkey With Squad Changes and No Osimhen appe…
Eric Chelle Drops Osimhen, Nwabali for Friendlies Against Iran and Jordan
Super Eagles Head coach, Eric Chelle has released a 23-man squad for the upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan, with a few notable inclusions and omissions drawing attention. Key players including Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali and Ola Aina have been left out of the squad, paving the way for new faces to step in. Among the fresh additions are Emmanuel Fernandez and Collins Yira Sor, both earning opportunities to impress at the internati…
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