Super Eagles Coach to Drop Senior Players Ahead of AFCON 2025

The Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles, under coach Eric Chelle, is preparing for AFCON 2025 by trimming the squad to 28 players. Notable senior players like Paul Onuachu and Francis Uzoho face exclusion due to factors such as form, lack of club action, and injury concerns.
The squad will aim to secure Nigeria's fourth AFCON title in the upcoming tournament in Morocco. Chelle's decisions reflect a blend of experience and new talent to strengthen the team's chances in the competition.
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