The Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) will launch the checklist of gamers that Coach Eric Chelle plans to deploy in Nigeria’s two essential 2026 World Cup qualifiers in opposition to Rwanda and Zimbabwe early subsequent month, officers of the workforce have stated.
The Tremendous Eagles will journey to Kigali to face the Amavubi of Rwanda on the Amahoro Stadium, in Kigali on Friday, March 21 earlier than coming again residence to face Zimbabwe on March 25, on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium, Uyo.
A prime official of the workforce informed The Guardian, yesterday, that the gamers, technical crew and different officers of the workforce will begin converging on Kigali, on March 16 for the sport, which Nigeria should win to retain hopes of qualifying for the World Cup to be hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico.
Nigeria continues to be looking for their first victory within the qualifiers, having recorded three attracts and one loss in 4 matches. At present, Eric Chelle’s squad sits in fifth place in Group C with three factors.
Rwanda lead the group with seven factors, adopted by South Africa and Benin, who even have seven factors however path on purpose distinction.
Lesotho occupy fourth place with 5 factors, whereas Zimbabwe stay on the backside with two factors.
Talking on the workforce’s preparation yesterday, the official, who pleaded anonymity, stated: “As was the case after we performed Benin Republic final 12 months, the gamers will fly straight to Kigali, ranging from March 16, which is a Sunday. The final set of gamers are anticipated to reach on March 18.
“Already, Coach Chelle is in Europe to talk with the gamers he intends to make use of or the video games and I wish to guarantee you that it’s going to now not be an all-comers camp.
“What it means is that the coach is solely the gamers that can add worth to his workforce.”
The Guardian learnt that the NFF is at present negotiating with an area airline to facilitate the flight of the members of the workforce travelling to Kigali from Nigeria, in addition to, lifting the squad again to Uyo after the sport.
