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Chelle leaves Okoye, in-form Iheanacho out of Super Eagles squad for Tanzania ties

Premium Times Nigeria November 07, 2026 2 views
Chelle leaves Okoye, in-form Iheanacho out of Super Eagles squad for Tanzania ties

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Super Eagles Suffers Departures: Chelle Omissions for Tanzania Ties

Nigeria's Super Eagles national football team coach, Eric Chelle, has announced a 24-man squad for the team's upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania.

However, notable absences from the squad include midfielder Maduka Okoye and forward Kelechi Iheanacho, despite the latter's impressive scoring form.

Okoye and Iheanacho Omitted from Super Eagles Squad

The absence of Okoye and Iheanacho has raised eyebrows, as the duo's absence comes amidst Iheanacho's recent scoring spree.

Iheanacho has been in impressive form, netting six goals in his last five appearances for his club, Leicester City.

Chelle's Selection Decisions Leave Questions

The reasoning behind Chelle's decision to leave Okoye and Iheanacho out of the squad has sparked curiosity among football enthusiasts.

Chelle, however, has not provided a clear explanation for his choices, leaving room for speculation.

Nigeria Prepares for Tanzania Ties

The Super Eagles are preparing for their crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania.

The matches are set to take place on September 24th and 28th, with Nigeria aiming to secure a strong performance and secure their spot in the continental tournament.

Tanzania's U23 National Team Called Up

In the absence of Okoye and Iheanacho, Tanzania's U23 national team players have been called up to represent their country.

Among the players called up are goalkeeper, Siyamthanda Kwesi Fabinho and forward, Collins Mbesuma.

Super Eagles' Upcoming Matches

The Super Eagles are set to face Tanzania in their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The matches will be played on September 24th and 28th, as Nigeria aims to secure a strong performance and secure their spot in the continental tournament.

The team's preparations for the matches have been focused, with the players putting in extra training sessions to ensure a successful outcome.

Tanzania National Team's Call-ups

In light of Okoye and Iheanacho's absence, Tanzania's U23 national team players have been called up for the upcoming matches.

  • Goalkeeper: Siyamthanda Kwesi Fabinho
  • Forward: Collins Mbesuma

The Tanzanian national team is set to benefit from the skills of these talented players as they gear up for their crucial matches against Nigeria.

<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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