It's too much - Ex-Super Eagles star blasts Eric Chelle 39-Man provisional list for World Cup qualifiers

Hassan Abdulsalam 08:02 - 05 March 2025

Udeze has blasted the new Super Eagles coach over his provisional list for the World Cup qualifiers.

Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed his disappointment with the Super Eagles' 39-man provisional list announced by head coach Eric Chelle ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

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What Udeze said

Udeze, who played for the Super Eagles during his active career, questioned the large number of players invited for the doubleheader, stating that it was not the right time to experiment.

New Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle during his unveiling in Abuja | Credit: X(@NFF)

Udeze believes the team should focus on a more streamlined squad rather than inviting a large number of players.

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He also expressed surprise at including some players, stating that he never saw such a large invitation list during his time with the Super Eagles.

Reacting to the provisional list on Brila FM, Udeze said, "There are better ways to go about it, but 39 is too much. This is not the time to know everybody."