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Super Eagles: Chelle says U-23 players ready for senior team after 3-3 draw with Russia
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· October 7, 2026
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Key points The match featured 16 players, with 10 of them eligible to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games due to their age. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle believes certain Nigerian U-23 players are ready for the senior team.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle believes certain Nigerian U-23 players are ready for the senior team. This assessment comes after a 3-3 draw in a friendly match against Russia. The match featured 16 players, with 10 of them eligible to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games due to their age.
These eligible players include those from various clubs such as SJK Seinäjoki, Brentford, and Fulham. Coach Chelle gave competitive debuts to nine emerging talents during the match.
Further details about the match and the players involved can be found in the original report.
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Category: News Published: October 7, 2026 Source: Daily Post Nigeria Reading time: 1 min
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