US EditionNigeria: Chukwueze, Aina, Ndidi Out As Chelle Re-Jigs Super Eagles Squad for Russia Friendly
- The Nigerian Super Eagles will face Russia in an international friendly at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Friday, June 6, 2025.
- Several key players including Samuel Chukwueze, Ola Aina, and Wilfred Ndidi withdrew due to personal, medical, and injury reasons, forcing squad changes.
- Head coach Eric Chelle brought in several young and locally based players, especially those who performed well in the recent Unity Cup, to address key vacancies in the squad.
- Benjamin Fredericks, Isaac S., Sodiq I., and Sikiru A. Were added to the team, with Fredericks making an impressive first appearance against Jamaica, while Ndidi's injury has created an opportunity in midfield for Isaac.
- The restructured Super Eagles aim to leverage this opportunity to build momentum ahead of upcoming qualifiers, with Chelle affirming, "The goal is to win.
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Chukwueze, Aina, Ndidi out as Chelle re-jigs Super Eagles squad for Russia friendly
Head coach Eric Chelle has had to rework his squad significantly just days before kickoff The post Chukwueze, Aina, Ndidi out as Chelle re-jigs Super Eagles squad for Russia friendly appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Eric Chelle Restructures Super Eagles Squad - Newsy People
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has made changes to the squad set to face Russia in an upcoming international friendly, with Brentford’s rising talent Benjamin Fredrick among the latest additions. Fredrick, who was not part of the initial list, earned his place after an impressive display against Jamaica in the final of the Unity Cup. The young defender played the full match and stood out with his defensive solidity, composure on the ball, …
Official: Nigeria Stars Pull Out Of Russia Int’l Friendly
By Victor Kanayo Some players of Nigeria’s Super Eagles have pulled out of the scheduled international friendly match against Russia’s senior men’s national team in Moscow. The players include top stars invited for the high-profile test game. List of Withdrawn Players Heritage Times HT reports that the withdrawn players include Cyriel Dessers – excused from the squad due to a family engagement; Ola Aina – opted out of the match citing personal i…
Chelle Makes Changes For Russia Friendly, Moscow Camp Opens
A number of withdrawals and injuries to some players have combined to alter the list of players who will appear for Nigeria in Friday’s international friendly match in Moscow, from the original list drawn up by Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle. The post Chelle Makes Changes For Russia Friendly, Moscow Camp Opens appeared first on Trending News.
Chelle identifies loopholes as Eagles prepare for Russia friendly - NewsTmes.com.ng
Super Eagles’ Coach, Eric Chelle, has said that the team must improve in two key areas to become a force to reckon with in world football that Nigerians want them to be. Nigeria defeated Jamaica 5-4 after a penalty shootout to win the 2025 Unity Cup on Saturday at the Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford, England. … The post Chelle identifies loopholes as Eagles prepare for Russia friendly appeared first on NewsTmes.com.ng.
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