2026 Wcq: Eguavoen Denies Influencing Chelle On Players Selection

Technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Augustine Eguavoen has debunked reports of interference in Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle squad selection for the upcoming fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Eric pruned his large provisional squad for both games to 23 on Tuesday.

Notable omissions include Ahmed Musa, Frank Onyeka, Kelechi Iheanacho and Zaidu Sanusi.

Eguavoen said that Chelle is in total control of the team and have the responsibility of picking his players.

The former defender further declared that the Malian took his time before coming up with the list.