One of the fallouts from the Super Eagles 3-3 draw with Russia is that some of the young players will now be promoted to the main team, according to coach Eric Chelle.
🎙️ POST-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle faces the media after Nigeria’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Russia in Nizhny Novgorod. Nigeria fought back from 3-1 down, with Peter Edokpolor and Akor Adams completing a remarkable comeback. What did Chelle make of the performance? 🇳🇬🦅 #SoarSuperEagles #RUSNGA
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Nigeria lined up a ‘B’ team in Russia after several top stars pulled out of the friendly due to various reasons.
Abdullahi Bewene, goal scorer Peter Edokpolor, Chibuzor Nwoko and Abubakar Umar were among the young players who were decent against home team Russia.
“Some of them showed us what they can do and they will be part of the next FIFA window,” Eric Chelle said in a post-match briefing.
“In 10 days I will do my pre-list for November (2027 AFCON qualifiers vs Tanzania).”
