26.04.2026

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Eric Chelle opens Unity Cup door to NPFL stars and uncapped players abroad

Noble Onyeagoro
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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says the 2026 Unity Cup will be used to assess Nigeria Premier Football League standouts and uncapped players of Nigerian descent abroad, while his regular first-team core returns for June friendlies against Poland and Portugal. The tournament will be staged at The Valley in London from May 26 to May 30, with Nigeria facing Zimbabwe in the opening semi-final....

Super Eagles line up Poland and Portugal friendlies as Chelle’s next test takes shape

Noble Onyeagoro
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The Super Eagles will face Poland and Portugal in June friendlies after the NFF confirmed a two-match test window that follows Nigeria’s Unity Cup title defence in May. For Eric Chelle, the value is not just the fixtures themselves, but what they reveal about his team against stronger World Cup-bound opposition....

Maduka Okoye out of Jordan friendly as Chelle faces goalkeeper call

Noble Onyeagoro
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will miss Nigeria’s friendly against Jordan after suffering a thigh knock in training, leaving head coach Éric Chelle to decide between Francis Uzoho and Adebayo Adeleye for the starting role. Nigeria are also without Semi Ajayi, while Bruno Onyemaechi has left camp for personal reasons....

Super Eagles Beat Iran 2-1 In Antalya Friendly As Moses Simon, Akor Adams Score

Noble Onyeagoro
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The Super Eagles opened their March international break with a 2-1 victory over Iran in Antalya. Moses Simon and Akor Adams scored for Nigeria, while Eric Chelle also handed debuts to Emmanuel Fernandez and Chibuike Nwaiwu in a positive outing for the national team....

Chibuike Nwaiwu Replaces Injured Calvin Bassey In Super Eagles Squad

Noble Onyeagoro
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Chibuike Nwaiwu has earned a late Super Eagles call-up after Calvin Bassey withdrew with injury ahead of Nigeria’s friendlies against Iran and Jordan. The Trabzonspor defender now joins Eric Chelle’s squad in Antalya as Nigeria prepares for its first matches since the 2025 AFCON bronze finish....

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