Eric Chelle Drops Osimhen & Nwabali, Unveils 23-Man Super Eagles Squad for Iran and Jordan Friendlies
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a 23-man squad for March’s friendly matches against Iran and Jordan. In a surprise move, Victor Osimhen and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali were left out. Chelle recalled key players Maduka Okoye, Frank Onyeka, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Paul Onuachu and Akor Adams. He also handed first-time call-ups to Scotland-based defender Emmanuel Fernandez, Germany-based forward Philip Otele and Belgian league winger Collins Yira Sor. Goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye returns to the squad. Nigeria will face Iran in Antalya, Turkey, on March 27 (4pm local time) before taking on Jordan on March 31 (8pm local time). Both fixtures were moved from Amman due to regional tensions.
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