Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has arrived in Nigeria ahead of this weekend’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixtures as he begins preparations for the upcoming Unity Cup in London.
The France-born tactician had earlier confirmed his intention to visit the country to monitor domestic players, with a view to identifying potential additions to the national team ahead of the invitational tournament.
Chelle touched down in Nigeria on Tuesday and is expected to immediately get to work, with his schedule including attendance at key NPFL matches.
Top on his watchlist is the fixture between Ikorodu City FC and Wikki Tourists FC, where he will assess standout performers and evaluate talents capable of making the step up to the Super Eagles.
The Unity Cup, scheduled to hold in London, is expected to provide Chelle an opportunity to further shape his squad, with a blend of foreign-based professionals and home-based players under consideration.
His visit underscores a renewed focus on the domestic league, as the Super Eagles coaching crew continues to widen its talent pool ahead of future international engagements.
