Nigeria's Eric Chelle Replaces Ndidi with Otomewo for Russia Match
Head coach Eric Chelle has made a significant change to Nigeria's squad for the friendly match against Russia, scheduled for October 6 at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Captain Wilfred Ndidi has been dropped from the squad, although no official reason for his absence has been provided.
Ndidi had participated in both of Nigeria's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures. In his place, Chelle has called up Otomewo from Reims to strengthen the midfield options.
The Nigeria Federation has entrusted Chelle with the Under-23 national team, and he plans to use this friendly match to assess players for the upcoming Olympic qualifiers. The match against Russia is expected to provide an opportunity for younger players to gain valuable experience as Chelle evaluates his options before competitive matches resume.
Russia's coach, Valery Karpin, has acknowledged Nigeria's strong FIFA ranking and anticipates a challenging encounter.
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