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Football team in Nigeria
The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in international men's football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners, with their most recent title in 2013. In February 2024, the Nigerian national football team was ranked 28th in the FIFA rankings. The team has qualified for six of the last nine FIFA World Cups, missing only the 2006, 2022 and 2026 tournaments. They have reached the round of 16 on three occasions. Their first World Cup appearance was in the 1994 edition.
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Chelle is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Éric Chelle, Malian footballer Ludovic Chelle, Malian-French basketball player Nelson Chelle (1931–2001), Uruguayan basketball player Oscar Chelle, Uruguayan footballer
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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is taking no chances as Nigeria prepares for a high-octane AFCON 2027 qualifying showdown
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has blamed a poor pitch for the 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau and vowed they will face similar conditions in Nigeria.
Eric Chelle says Nigeria must show a strong mentality against Guinea-Bissau in Bissau, as both sides target the top spot in their AFCON 2027 qualifying group.