Nigeria Coach Chelle Drops Osimhen and Nwabali for Friendlies
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- •Coach Chelle named a 23-man squad for Nigeria's friendlies against Jordan and Iran on March 18, 2026.
- •Victor Osimhen, a key striker for Nigeria, was not included in the squad.
- •Midfielder Nwabali was also dropped from the team for these matches.
- •The friendlies are scheduled to take place in March 2026 as preparation for future competitions.
- •No official reason has been given by Coach Chelle for excluding Osimhen and Nwabali.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Coach Chelle reintegrates Victor Osimhen into the squad before the friendlies Nigeria could strengthen its attacking options, potentially improving performance against Jordan and Iran.
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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Examining the new faces pushing for Super Eagles’ breakthroughAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Meet Eagles’ new boys for Jordan, Iran friendliesAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Full list: Chelle drops Osimhen, Nwabali ahead of S/Eagles’ friendliesAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Chelle snubs Nwabali, names 23 for Iran, Jordan friendlies