2026 WCQ: Chelle Drops Troost-Ekong, Starts Osimhen, Simon vs Rwanda

2026 WCQ: Chelle drops Troost-Ekong, starts Osimhen, Simon vs Rwanda

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has dropped captain William Troost-Ekong for today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday seven encounter against Rwanda. Young defender Benjamin Fredericks will instead pair Calvin Bassey in central defence. Regulars Ola Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi will feature as right-back and left-back, respectively. Besiktas of Turkey star Wilfred Ndidi will captain the team, and will be supported in midfield by Frank On…

William Troost-Ekong speaks out after Eric Chelle’s decision to bench him vs Rwanda

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong praised young defender Benjamin Fredrick after the 20-year-old benched him in Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Rwanda

"At his age"- What Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong said about Eric Chelle's decision to bench him for Fredrick - Soccernet NG

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle shocked fans with his decision to start Bejamin Fredrick ahead of William Troost-Ekong against Rwanda, and the decision paid off… Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has praised young defender Benjamin Fredrick for his performance against Rwanda on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle made a surprise decision to bench team skipper Troost-Ekong in favour of Fredrick against Rwanda. Fredrick, 20, only ma…

Super Eagles captain Ekong dropped, Ademola Lookman starts - Score Nigeria

Super Eagles captain William Ekong has been dropped to the bench, while Ademola Lookman will start against Rwanda today even though he has yet to play an official game for his Italian club this season. Benjamin Fredrick will start ahead of Ekong in central defence along with Calvin Bassey, while Ademola Lookman will play alongside […]