Chelle Guides Super Eagles to London for the Unity Cup

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle will lead the local players and back‑room staff to London on Friday for the Unity Cup.

The contingent, as reported by Completesports.com, will depart from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja in the morning.

They will make a brief stopover in Morocco before continuing to London.

Chelle To Lead Eagles Contingent

“We will depart Abuja on Friday morning for London for the Unity Cup,” Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe told Completesports.com on Thursday.

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“Coach Éric Chelle, the seven home‑based players, and back‑room staff will make the trip.”

“The foreign‑based professionals will start joining us in camp once we arrive in London for the tournament.”

Super Eagles Ready For Title Defence

Chelle has selected a 27‑man squad, a mix of fresh call‑ups and experienced players, for the invitational tournament.

The Super Eagles will begin their defence of the Unity Cup title against the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Valley next Tuesday.

The winner will face either India or Jamaica in the final at the same ground on Saturday, 30 May.

By Adeboye Amosu