Tremendous Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is ready to return to the nation to evaluate native expertise within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) forward of the essential 2026 World Cup qualifiers towards Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Soccernet.ng experiences.
After a tour of Europe, the place he met with a number of Tremendous Eagles internationals, Chelle will shift his focus to the home scene, hoping to establish gamers who might strengthen the squad for the must-win fixtures in March.
An official supply confirmed to SCORENigeria that Chelle and his backroom workers would arrive in Nigeria in lower than two weeks to proceed preparations.
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“They are going to meet with the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) to debate their plans for the qualifiers,” the report quoted. “They will even take the chance to observe NPFL matches, with the hope of discovering extra gamers for the nationwide workforce.”
With Nigeria sitting fifth in Group C of the African qualifiers, securing most factors within the upcoming video games is non-negotiable.
The Tremendous Eagles opened their marketing campaign with disappointing 1-1 attracts towards Lesotho, Zimbabwe and South Africa, earlier than shedding to Benin Republic, leaving them underneath stress to get again on monitor.
Chelle, appointed by the NFF final month, has already engaged with key gamers overseas, together with Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Moses Simon, to debate his tactical plans and guarantee a easy transition forward of his first match in cost.
Head coach Éric Chelle and first assistant Hedi Taboubi visited some Tremendous Eagles gamers forward of the essential FIFA World Cup qualifiers. #RoadToWorldCup2026 #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/fvHm1woBd7
— Tremendous Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) February 8, 2025
His European journey took him to France to satisfy with Simon earlier than heading to England, the place he held discussions with Fulham’s Iwobi and Leicester Metropolis’s Ndidi.
Eric Chelle eyes NPFL abilities for Tremendous Eagles
After his European tour, Eric Chelle is eager to evaluate home-based abilities who might break into the squad.
Numerous NPFL stars have been in nice kind this season and should obtain a call-up for the upcoming qualifiers.
Remo Stars striker Sikiru Alimi, Nasarawa United defender Victor Collins and Niger Tornadoes dynamo Papa Daniel, all of whom have beforehand been concerned within the Tremendous Eagles setup, are among the many standouts.
Tremendous Eagles B, Papa Daniel freekick purpose for Niger Tornadoes towards Plateau Utd in a 1-1 draw #NPFL25 pic.twitter.com/wNY3JpszLP
— MikeThePundit (@Mike_ThePundit) February 10, 2025
Anas Yusuf, the NPFL’s prime scorer with 13 objectives, can be making a powerful case for inclusion. In the meantime, Capturing Stars boast the league’s finest defence, with defenders Tijani Kabiru and Godwin Odibo and goalkeeper Mustapha Lawal, amongst their key performers.
10 clear sheets in 15 NPFL video games and nonetheless counting.
Meet @ShootingSc goalkeeper – MUSTAPHA LAWAL.
This man and Anas Yusuf must be invited to the Tremendous Eagles. pic.twitter.com/uaUgWHDKlr
— MR OLAWALE QUADRY (@QualityQuadry) January 30, 2025
Chelle is predicted to finalize his squad checklist after evaluating the NPFL abilities. Nigeria will face Rwanda in Kigali on March 21 earlier than internet hosting Zimbabwe in Uyo 4 days later.
With solely the group winners assured a spot on the 2026 World Cup in america, Canada, and Mexico, Chelle’s first video games in cost will probably be essential.
The NFF stays assured in his method, hoping his proactive scouting and engagement with gamers will assist flip Nigeria’s qualification marketing campaign round.
