Nigeria's Super Eagles, coached by Eric Chelle, have made two changes to their 23-man squad ahead of the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. The squad update was prompted by injuries to key players.
The changes see the introduction of left-back Zaidu Sanusi and midfielder Christantus Uche. They replace defender Bright Osayi-Samuel and striker Cyriel Dessers, who are ruled out due to injury.
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The Super Eagles are currently in a critical position in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying group and the matches are viewed as "must win" fixtures. Coach Eric Chelle, who was appointed as the head coach of the Nigeria national football team in January 2025, will be counting on the new additions for the team's crucial campaign.
