US EditionNigeria: Chukwueze, Aina, Ndidi Out As Chelle Re-Jigs Super Eagles Squad for Russia Friendly
- The Nigerian Super Eagles will face Russia in a friendly match this Friday at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.
- Their squad underwent major changes after key players Samuel Chukwueze, Ola Aina, and Wilfred Ndidi withdrew due to family and injury reasons.
- Coach Eric Chelle called up several young and locally-based players, including Unity Cup performers Benjamin Fredericks, Sodiq Ismaila, and Saviour Isaac, to fill critical gaps.
- Chelle's attacking options now rely on Victor Boniface, Simon Moses, Tolu Arokodare, and Russia-based winger Olakunle Olusegun, while the goalkeeping unit remains unchanged.
- This restructured squad aims to build momentum ahead of upcoming qualifiers and offers emerging talents a chance to impress on a major stage.
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'It's an honour' -- Olusegun reacts to maiden Super Eagles invitation
Olakunle Olusegun is full of excitement following his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. The 23-year-old was handed a late invitation by head coach Eric Chelle for the upcoming international friendly against Russia, following the withdrawal of some regular stars due injuries and personal reasons. Olusegun enjoyed a fine season with Russian outfit, Krasnodar, helping the club win the League title. The striker was part of t…
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…
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