{"id":931338,"date":"2026-09-02T09:17:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T14:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/02\/super-eagles-chelles-midfield-joker-risks-missing-afcon-qualifiers-with-injury\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T09:17:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T14:17:47","slug":"super-eagles-chelles-midfield-joker-risks-missing-afcon-qualifiers-with-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/02\/super-eagles-chelles-midfield-joker-risks-missing-afcon-qualifiers-with-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Eagles: Chelle\u2019s midfield joker risks missing AFCON qualifiers with injury"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Chelle Eric of Nigeria. Copyright: Imagoxloulidiphotox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Super Eagles coach \u00c9ric Chelle is expected to be without one of his regular midfielders when the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers begin in September, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u200bThis comes as Tochukwu Nnadi suffered a serious injury in Marseille’s French Ligue 1 game against Monaco on Sunday. He did not start the match, but he was introduced at the break.<\/p>\n

\u200bHowever, he managed only 28 minutes of action before being substituted off due to the injury.<\/p>\n

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Tochukwu Nnadi for Marseille. Copyright: ImagoxMOUNICxALAINx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bAccording to report<\/a>s, Nnadi felt a twist in his knee, though there is no official confirmation yet regarding how long he will be sidelined. If severe, it could potentially keep him out of action for several weeks.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8 Tochukwu Nnadi sustained a knee injury during Marseille’s 2-0 Ligue 1 defeat against Monaco on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Boss Bruno G\u00e9n\u00e9sio confirmed the setback post-match, stating that “Nnadi felt a twisting sensation in his knee”<\/p>\n

A big doubt for Super Eagles’ AFCON qualifiers this month pic.twitter.com\/Tw0tfJMiiF<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Football Money (@FollowD_Money) September 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u200bThis is a major blow for the midfielder, as he is yet to cement a regular spot in coach Bruno G\u00e9n\u00e9sio’s starting eleven.<\/p>\n

Soccer Nnadi To Miss Super Eagles’ AFCON Qualifiers<\/h2>\n
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Tochukwu Nnadi. Copyright: ImagoxMARTINxALEXx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bOn the international scene, Nnadi’s injury comes at a bad time, as Nigeria is set to return to action later this month.<\/p>\n

\u200bWith Nnadi’s setback, he will likely miss Nigeria’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau later this month.<\/p>\n

\u200bNnadi broke into the Super Eagles fold in January, becoming one of the debutants in Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 squad. Since then, the 23-year-old has earned regular call-ups to the national team.<\/p>\n

\u200bAlthough he is not a guaranteed starter, Chelle appears to have taken a liking to the Marseille midfielder, who has consistently performed well in a green and white shirt.<\/p>\n

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Tochukwu Nnadi for Super Eagles of Nigeria Copyright: ImagoxJakubxPorzyckix <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bIf not for this injury, Nnadi would have likely been called up to camp later this month. Now, coach Chelle will have to assess other options in the middle of the park. Nonetheless, even in Nnadi’s absence, Nigeria are still expected to overcome Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.<\/p>\n

\u200bThe three-time African champions will first welcome Madagascar to Nigeria on September 23 before trading tackles with Guinea-Bissau four days later in an away fixture.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, for Nnadi, he will be hoping to bounce back and return to action as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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