Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released his 24-man squad for the must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against the Panthers of Gabon.
The 47-year-old tactician guided Nigeria to a second-place finish in CAF qualification group C, amassing a total of 17 points.
The Super Eagles are now aiming to secure Africa’s sole ticket for the intercontinental playoffs after South Africa secured the automatic ticket, per ESPN.
Chelle’s squad list comprises eight forwards, five midfielders, eight defenders, and three goalkeepers, per Yahoo Sports.
NFF explains delay in squad announcement
An official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed the reason behind the delay in releasing the Super Eagles squad list for the upcoming World Cup playoffs.
According to Score Nigeria, the delay arose from a minor disagreement between head coach Eric Chelle and the federation over the number of players to be invited.
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