Nigeria Football Federation dismiss false Eric Chelle exit rumours
Reports linking Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle with Moroccan club Wydad AC have been rubbished by Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe.
Eric Chelle retains injured Stanley Nwabali in Nigeria's final AFCON 2025 squad
The Super Eagles opted to retain most of the players that participated in their unsuccessful World Cup qualifying campaign that ended against DR Congo in a play-off match last month.
Chelle has decided to stick with his core players, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Ademola Lookman and star forward Victor Osimhen.
In a surprise move, the coach has also decided to include injured Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali whilst omitting Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye from the squad.
The team is yet to announce the new captain for Nigeria following the recent retirement from international football of Saudi Pro League Al-Kholood defender William Troost-Ekong.
The Super Eagles are in Group C alongside Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda, with their first clash set for Tuesday 23 December against the Taifa Stars.
FULL SQUAD:
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United), Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars), Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC)
Defenders: Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC), Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague), Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers)
Midfielders: Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC), Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge), Tochukwu Nnadi (Zulte Waregem), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio), Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa SC), Usman Muhammed (Ironi Tiberias)
Super Eagles monitor Salim Fago Lawal after injury in Plzen's victory
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle may have another selection dilemma to consider after Salim Fago Lawal suffered an injury scare despite scoring in Viktoria Plzen's 3-0 victory over Hradec Kralove on Sunday.
Eric Chelle backs Francis Uzoho as Super Eagles' new No.1
With the Super Eagles preparing to return to action later this month, head coach Eric Chelle has moved swiftly to resolve the goalkeeping situation by naming Francis Uzoho as Nigeria's new first-choice shot-stopper.
Super Eagles tournament plans in doubt amid Iran conflict
Nigeria's planned participation in a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman is facing fresh uncertainty following escalating military tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel.