Tremendous Eagles head coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, has defined why high gamers like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman weren’t invited for the upcoming Unity Cup match towards Ghana.
The pleasant match will happen on 28 Might on the Gtech Neighborhood Stadium in London. As a substitute of calling up a few of Nigeria’s largest stars, Chelle selected to deal with testing new gamers and constructing a contemporary crew id.
Talking in an interview with the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF), the coach mentioned he intentionally not noted some key names to present others an opportunity to show themselves.
“Now we have a whole lot of gamers in Nigeria, so we have to give possibilities to them to allow them to present us their high quality,” Chelle mentioned.
He added that the Unity Cup is the right alternative to check out new ways and consider gamers forward of extra essential video games later this 12 months, particularly the World Cup qualifiers in September.
Chelle included 10 gamers from the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) within the squad, and in addition handed veteran ahead Ahmed Musa one other alternative to impress.
“I went to Nigeria, watched league video games, and analysed the gamers. I imagine they’ve high quality and deserve an opportunity. I’m positive they may convey vitality, depth, and dedication,” he defined.
Chelle confused that the choice to drop stars like Osimhen and Lookman was not private, however a part of a long-term plan to construct a powerful and aggressive crew.
“Now we have a undertaking. We wish to create an id. We’d like gamers who can be taught rapidly and match into the crew,” he mentioned.
He additionally praised Ahmed Musa’s management, noting that the skilled ahead nonetheless has one thing to supply if he performs nicely.
After the Unity Cup conflict with Ghana, the Tremendous Eagles will tackle Russia in one other pleasant match in early June.
