Eric Chelle Leaves U-23 Camp for Super Eagles AFCON Matches

Eric Chelle, the head coach of the Super Eagles, has left Nigeria's U-23 camp to concentrate on the senior national team's qualifying matches for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Tanzania. Chelle will miss the U-23 AFCON qualifying matches against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) due to scheduling conflicts.

The Olympic Eagles are set to play the first leg in Lubumbashi on Friday, November 13, coinciding with the Super Eagles' match against Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The return leg against DR Congo will occur on Tuesday, November 17, which also aligns with the Super Eagles' second match against Tanzania.

In Chelle's absence, assistant coach Deniran Ortega will take charge of the Olympic Eagles, supported by Ikorodu City head coach Bright Ozebagbe. Ortega has already led training sessions and a friendly match prior to the team's departure for the first leg.