Saturday, June 20th 2026

Chelle Calls Up Nwaiwu as Bassey’s Replacement for Super Eagles Friendlies


Chelle Calls Up Nwaiwu as Bassey’s Replacement for Super Eagles Friendlies
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Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has extended a late invitation to Chibuike Nwaiwu ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies.

Nwaiwu, who currently features for Trabzonspor, has been drafted into the squad following the withdrawal of Calvin Bassey, who is sidelined due to injury.

The call-up represents a major breakthrough for the 21-year-old defender and former Enyimba player, as he receives his maiden invitation to the senior national team.

Nwaiwu’s recent performances in Turkey have caught the attention of the coaching crew, with his consistent displays earning him a place in Chelle’s plans.

He is expected to join the squad as preparations continue for friendly matches against Iran and Jordan, as Nigeria fine-tunes its team ahead of future international competitions.

 

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