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Eric Chelle leads the Super Eagles` preparations for World Cup qualifiers, while Le Roy warns of strong AFCON contenders.

Eric Chelle, the newly appointed head coach of the Super Eagles, is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite facing initial skepticism regarding his appointment, Chelle is focused on leveraging his experience with top players like Lookman, Osimhen, and Chukwueze to elevate Nigeria`s performance on the international stage.

Veteran coach Claude Le Roy, who famously led Cameroon to the 1988 AFCON title, has issued a warning to the Super Eagles and other African teams. He identifies Morocco as the frontrunner for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, citing their strong recent performances and home advantage. Le Roy also points to Senegal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Algeria, and Egypt as significant contenders, while cautioning against underestimating South Africa and Cameroon.

In player news, discussions are underway regarding the potential return of Ahmed Musa to the Super Eagles. UK-based journalist Samuel Omaenikun has advised the Nigeria Football Federation to avoid imposing Musa on Coach Chelle as Nigeria prepares for crucial qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Professional League is heating up, with teams like Remo Stars, Shooting Stars, and Rivers United showing impressive form. Recent matches saw Remo Stars triumph over Kano Pillars 2-1, while El Kanemi Warriors secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Nasarawa United. Currently, Remo Stars lead the league table with 48 points, followed closely by Shooting Stars and Rivers United.

For more updates on Nigerian soccer, visit Nigerian soccer news and check out the latest fixtures at Nigerian Professional League.

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