{"id":832230,"date":"2025-03-07T10:12:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T16:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/07\/super-eagles-call-up-world-cup-winning-coach-tips-genk-slavia-prague-stars-to-impress-eric-chelle\/"},"modified":"2025-03-07T10:12:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T16:12:17","slug":"super-eagles-call-up-world-cup-winning-coach-tips-genk-slavia-prague-stars-to-impress-eric-chelle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/07\/super-eagles-call-up-world-cup-winning-coach-tips-genk-slavia-prague-stars-to-impress-eric-chelle\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Eagles call-up: World Cup-winning coach tips Genk &#038; Slavia Prague stars to impress Eric Chelle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Former Nigeria U17 coach Manu Garba has backed Tolu Arokodare and Igho Ogbu to make a positive impression on Eric Chelle following their maiden invitations to the <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Super+Eagles\">Super Eagles<\/a> squad, <a href=\"https:\/\/Soccernet.ng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Eric Chelle unveiled a 39-man provisional squad on Tuesday ahead of Nigeria\u2019s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Rwanda+Zimbabwe\">Rwanda and Zimbabwe<\/a> later this month.<\/p>\n<p>The list features a blend of established internationals and eight new invitees, including Arokodare and Ogbu.<\/p>\n<p>Also handed first-time call-ups are Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers), <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Christantus+Uche\">Christantus Uche<\/a> (Getafe), Anthony Dennis (G\u00f6ztepe SK), Kayode Bankole (<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Remo+Stars\">Remo Stars<\/a>), Papa Daniel (Niger Tornadoes), and <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Akor+Adams\">Akor Adams<\/a> (Sevilla).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_151106\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-151106\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/imago1058537866-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Nigeria and KRC Genk star Tolu Arokodare. Photo by IMAGO \" width=\"2560\" height=\"1705\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-151106\">Nigeria and KRC Genk star Tolu Arokodare. Photo by IMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\u00c9ric Chelle names 39-man provisional list ahead of the March World Cup qualifiers. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WCQ?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#WCQ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2ajPDVKLPa\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/2ajPDVKLPa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SSE_NGA\/status\/1896931091203965331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VagMHLcA89MZvw0Btc21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Our Sports News First \u2013 Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><strong>READ MORE<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2024\/12\/14-goals-in-23-matches-victor-osimhen-reacts-to-tolu-arokodares-impressive-form-at-genk.html\">14 goals in 23 matches: Victor Osimhen reacts to Tolu Arokodare\u2019s impressive form at Genk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2024\/12\/what-tolu-arokodare-said-after-helping-genk-set-a-new-club-record-with-a-dominant-win-over-anderlecht.html\">What Tolu Arokodare said after helping Genk set a new club record with dominant win over Anderlecht<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/03\/eric-chelle-romelu-lukaku-rwanda.html\">Eric Chelle invites defender with a no-fear factor inspired by Romelu Lukaku for Rwanda, Zimbabwe \u2013 report<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, Garba holds special admiration for Arokodare and Ogbu \u2014 two players he helped nurture during their formative years with Nigeria\u2019s U17 national team.<\/p>\n<p>Arokodare, 24, has enjoyed a standout season in Belgium, firing 18 goals and providing five assists in 33 appearances as Genk chase the Belgian Pro League title.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_152282\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-152282\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/imago1055149365-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Nigeria and Slavia Prague defender Igoh Ogbu. Photo by IMAGO\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1705\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-152282\">Nigeria and Slavia Prague defender Igoh Ogbu. Photo by IMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ogbu, on the other hand, has become a defensive mainstay at Slavia Prague, making 41 appearances last season and featuring 27 times already this campaign as the Czech giants push for league glory.<\/p>\n<p>Garba, who guided Nigeria to U17 World Cup glory in 2013, believes both players possess the talent to establish themselves in Eric Chelle\u2019s plans \u2014 if they can replicate their club form on the international stage.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148728\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148728\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/imago1057772418-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Nigeria Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle. Photo by IMAGO \" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148728\">Nigeria Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle. Photo by IMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThis is a good opportunity for both Igho Ogbu and Tolu Arokodare to contribute to the success of the Super Eagles to qualify Nigeria to the World Cup and win the AFCON,\u201d Garba told <a href=\"https:\/\/thenationonlineng.net\/manu-tips-former-fledglings-arokodare-ogbu-to-electrify-eagles\/#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NationSports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut then they have to earn a place in the team by replicating the good job in their various clubs for the Super Eagles both in training and matches.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Ikorodu City chairman, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SanmiDoherty?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@SanmiDoherty<\/a> presents a customised jersey to the Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/euAvJ3w7qc\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/euAvJ3w7qc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PoojaMedia\/status\/1892266917810909246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">February 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Eric Chelle is expected to trim his provisional squad to 23 players in the coming days ahead of the crucial double-header.<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria will face Rwanda on March 21 in Kigali before hosting Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on March 25 \u2014 two must-win games as the Super Eagles look to revive their World Cup qualifying campaign.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Soccer Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_0327-copy-150x150.jpg\"  height=\"80\" width=\"80\">\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/imhonlamhen-eronmhonsele\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImhonlamhen Eronmhonsele\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tImhonlamhen Eronmhonsele turns into a ball of passion when writing about Nigerian football and its talents, whether rising stars or established legends, locally and abroad.<\/p>\n<p>From the deepest corners of the Middle East, to the green fields of the Americas, to the celebrated grounds in Europe, and the rich soils of Africa, Imhons is more than glad, usually with a glass of a tasty drink nearby, to capture the essence of the game, by connecting the dots between culture, identity, and football.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/03\/super-eagles-genk-slavia-eric-chelle.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Former Nigeria U17 coach Manu Garba has backed Tolu Arokodare and Igho Ogbu to make a positive impression on Eric Chelle following their maiden invitations to the Super Eagles squad, Soccernet.ng reports. 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