Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has moved swiftly to douse any potential tension between his star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, insisting the brief on-field spat will not be allowed to disrupt the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign.
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle sparked controversy after his team's World Cup Qualifiers Playoffs defeat, alleging that a DR Congo official performed "voodoo" rituals during the penalty shootout.
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle says, while their emphatic 4-0 victory over Benin was not enough to secure direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the performance was one to remember.
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle says their FIFA World Cup qualifier at home against group leaders Benin will demand composure and focus from his players.
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle says his team will focus on delivering on the pitch, but he has urged FIFA to swiftly resolve the ongoing dispute surrounding Teboho Mokoena’s eligibility.
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been named in a strong Nigeria squad for next month's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.