Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle will announce his final 23-man squad this week ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month.
The Malian manager, who released an expanded provisional squad of 39
players last week, will reveal the final 23-man squad before his debut matches
in charge of the three-time African champions.
Among the notable inclusions in the provisional squad is veteran captain
Ahmed Musa who was called up after almost a year of absence.
The list is expected to be released this week, after the end of the
Champions League last-16 games on Wednesday, with the team set to resume camp
in Kigali on Sunday ahead of the encounters.
The Super Eagles are fifth in Group C with just three points after
recording three draws against Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and South Africa while
suffering a shocking defeat to Benin Republic.
The upcoming fixtures against Rwanda in Kigali on March 21 and Zimbabwe
at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on March 25 are must-win clashes to help
secure Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the tournament to be co-hosted by
the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
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