Eric Chelle Faces Injury Woes Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers

Ahead of the Super Eagles' 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, Head Coach Eric Chelle is facing significant injury concerns with key strikers Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu, and Tolu Arokodare. Osimhen is currently sidelined due to an injury sustained while playing for Galatasaray and is not expected to return before the match against Madagascar on September 25.

Onuachu, who plays for Trabzonspor, did not train with his squad on Tuesday, raising fears of an undisclosed injury despite having played a full match against Konyaspor. Arokodare's situation is also precarious, as Ajax coach Míchel Sánchez confirmed he is battling a fever, which led to his exclusion from the starting lineup in a recent match against Willem II.

The Super Eagles are set to begin their AFCON campaign at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo before facing Guinea-Bissau four days later.