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Eric Chelle visits Super Eagles players in Europe ahead of World Cup assignment

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Eric Chelle visits Super Eagles players in Europe ahead of World Cup assignment

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

The head coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national team, Eric Chelle, along with his assistant Hedi Taboubi, visited several Super Eagles players.

Players visited includs Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City), Moses Simon (FC Nantes), and Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC) at their respective clubs.

Eric Chelle attended the French Ligue 1 match between Nantes and Brest yesterday to observe winger Moses Simon in action.

He was on a meet-and-greet tour with various Super Eagles players during his time in Europe.

Preparations have already begun for the Super Eagles manager ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in March 2025.

This took place ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

On March 19, 2025, the three time African champions will play Rwanda before hosting Zimbabwe three days later.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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