The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that Brentford defender Benjamin Frederick has replaced Christantus Uche in the Super Eagles’ squad for the Unity Cup invitational tournament.
Uche failed to secure an entry visa to the United Kingdom for the competition. According to reports, Uche will now link up with the Super Eagles for the international friendly against Russia next week Friday. Frederick, on the other hand, trained with the team on Thursday night and is expected to play a crucial role in the team’s upcoming matches.
The centre-back was outstanding for Brentford in the 2024/25 season and was named the Bees Young Player of the Season.
His inclusion in the Super Eagles’ squad is expected to boost the team’s defensive capabilities.
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The Super Eagles will face the Reggae Boys of Jamaica in the final of the Unity Cup on Saturday. The team will be looking to make a strong impression and lift the trophy. Coach Eric Chelle will be keen to see his team perform well and build momentum ahead of the AFCON and World Cup qualifiers.
After the team’s win over Ghana, Coach Chelle praised the home-based players’ display, saying they deserved the victory. He highlighted the team’s strengths and weaknesses and expressed satisfaction with the players’ performance.
Midfielder Sodiq Umar has set his sights on providing more assists for the Super Eagles after the win over Ghana. He expressed his delight with the team’s performance and is looking forward to the challenge ahead.
The Super Eagles will face Russia in an international friendly match next week Friday. The match will provide an opportunity for the team to test their skills against a top team and fine-tune their strategies ahead of the AFCON and World Cup qualifiers.
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The team’s performance in the Unity Cup and the friendly match against Russia will be crucial in determining their chances of success in the upcoming tournaments.
With a strong squad and a determined coach, the Super Eagles are expected to make a positive impression and demonstrate their capabilities on the international stage.
The team’s upcoming matches will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike, and their performance will be crucial in determining their chances of success in the AFCON and World Cup qualifiers.
