Fans Urge Eric Chelle to Consider Three Nigeria-Eligible Players for Super Eagles
Nigerian football fans are calling on Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle to assess three Nigeria-eligible players ahead of the AFCON qualifiers and the friendly against Russia. Denmark-based forward Stanley Iheanacho, 21, has been suggested as a possible option while Victor Osimhen is managing fitness concerns. The FC Midtjylland player has recorded four goal contributions in seven matches this season. Supporters are also discussing Leyton Orient centre-back Philip Chinedu, 19, and Sint-Truiden goalkeeper Leo Kokubo, 25. Kokubo, who has a Nigerian father and Japanese mother, represented Japan at the 2024 Olympics but remains eligible to choose Nigeria at senior level. The calls reflect fans’ desire for greater competition in the Super Eagles squad, particularly in attack, defence and goalkeeping.
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