Nigeria Makes Late Squad Change for World Cup Playoffs

Nigeria's national team coach, Eric Chell, has made a late change to the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, replacing the injured Ebenezer Akinsanmiro with Alhassan Yusuf from New England Revolution. The playoffs are scheduled to be held in Morocco, with Nigeria facing Gabon in a crucial match.

Akinsanmiro sustained a shoulder injury during a recent club game, prompting his omission from the squad. Chell is confident in Nigeria's chances and believes they can secure a spot in the intercontinental playoff for the World Cup.