Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has received a boost with the return of two injured players, Samuel Chukwueze and Raphael Onyedika, to action over the weekend. The duo’s comeback is a welcome relief for head coach Éric Chelle, who had been dealing with a depleted squad due to injuries.
Chukwueze, a winger for Fulham, had been sidelined with a calf injury sustained during Nigeria’s match against Benin Republic last month. He made a successful return to the pitch, playing 13 minutes in Fulham’s 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Onyedika, a midfielder for Club Brugge, had missed the Super Eagles’ recent games against Lesotho and Benin due to a hamstring injury. He also made a comeback, playing 64 minutes in Club Brugge’s 2-1 win over Dender on Saturday.
The return of Chukwueze and Onyedika is timely, as Nigeria is set to begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs on November 13. The duo is expected to be included in the squad, which will be a significant boost to the team’s chances. The Super Eagles have been working towards qualifying for the World Cup, and the return of these key players will be crucial in their campaign.
The Nigerian national team has been dealing with injuries to several key players, which had raised concerns about their chances in the upcoming playoffs. However, with Chukwueze and Onyedika back in action, the team’s prospects have improved. The Super Eagles will be looking to build on this positive news as they prepare for the playoffs, which will determine their fate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Nigerian football federation will be closely monitoring the progress of Chukwueze and Onyedika, as well as other players, as they finalize their squad for the playoffs. With the return of these two players, the Super Eagles will be looking to make a strong push for a spot in the World Cup. The team’s fans will be eagerly awaiting the announcement of the final squad and the start of the playoffs, which promise to be an exciting and intense period for Nigerian football.