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Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle has shared his thoughts on the upcoming Unity Cup.
The Super Eagles boss is looking to use the tournament as a tool to bolster his squad ahead of the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The tournament, featuring Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago, will take place in London later this month at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford.
Chelle has released his squad for the tournament, which includes a mix of home-based and fringe players. The 47-year-old is keen to experiment with different roles for his players.
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“We’re looking forward to taking part in the Unity Cup as it will give us the chance to try out a few new players in different roles,” Chelle said.
“It will help us strengthen our squad before the matches in September and October.”
The Super Eagles will kick off their Unity Cup campaign against arch-rivals Ghana on May 27, with high hopes of a strong performance and valuable experience.
