Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle has indicated that the upcoming 2026 Unity Cup slated for The Valley in London will provide a key opportunity to assess emerging talents and broaden his player pool.
Nigerian football fans are now eagerly awaiting the squad announcement, with players such as Plymouth Argyle forward Owen Oseni, Pisa striker Rafiu Durosinmi, Hamburg winger Philip Otele, Dukla Prague midfielder Samson Tijani and Ikorodu City captain Tosin Oyedokun expected to receive call-ups.
“Definitely, Nigeria is blessed with a lot of talent, but not all will play at the same time, so I try my best to give opportunities to those who can fit into our philosophy and vision, which is to become the best,” Eric Chelle told TVC News.
After the Unity Cup, Chelle is expected to name his strongest squad for the high-profile friendlies against Poland and Portugal.
However, the Malian tactician has acknowledged that player availability could complicate his plans for the matches against the European countries.
