New Tremendous Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has arrived in England as he seems to introduce himself to Nigeria’s Premier League-based gamers and description his imaginative and prescient forward of the essential 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Soccernet.ng understands.
In line with ScoreNigeria, the Franco-Malian tactician is predicted to carry discussions with a number of Nigerian internationals, together with Fulham duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, in addition to Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi.
He might additionally take the chance to examine in on Southampton’s Paul Onuachu and Joe Aribo.
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Chelle is reportedly accompanied on the journey by his assistant, Hedi Taboubi, with the agenda targeted on making ready the gamers for Nigeria’s must-win qualifiers towards Rwanda and Zimbabwe subsequent month.
Whereas in England, Chelle may additionally try to influence some dual-nationality gamers to commit their worldwide futures to Nigeria.
Chelsea’s Tosin Adarabioyo, Brighton’s Michael Kayode, and Arsenal’s teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri are all eligible for the Tremendous Eagles and could possibly be long-term targets for the brand new boss.
There’s additionally an opportunity he might converse with Chelsea-owned Lesley Ugochukwu, who’s but to pledge his allegiance to both France or Nigeria.
Wilfred Ndidi, regardless of solely just lately coming back from harm, might also take time to satisfy with Chelle to debate the upcoming fixtures.
Nigeria’s qualification hopes are hanging within the steadiness. After 4 matches, the Tremendous Eagles sit fifth in Group C with simply three factors, trailing leaders Rwanda by 4. With solely the highest two securing a World Cup ticket, Chelle has made it clear that turning the group’s fortunes round is his high precedence.
“As I’ve mentioned earlier than, my focus is on my gamers and March. We have to consider the World Cup qualifiers first, and after that, in October, we will begin occupied with AFCON. For now, we have to win two video games in March,” Chelle said after final week’s AFCON attract Morocco.
Nigeria face Rwanda in Kigali on March 21 earlier than returning to Uyo for the must-win conflict towards Zimbabwe 4 days later. Victory in each video games is essential if the Tremendous Eagles are to maintain their World Cup dream alive.
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