
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Wizkid, has expressed his admiration for the energy and enthusiasm of the Super Eagles under their new head coach, Eric Chelle, as they prepare for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali.
The Super Eagles, now led by Chelle, held their first training session on Tuesday afternoon in preparation for the decisive encounter. Reacting to the team’s performance, Wizkid took to his X handle on Wednesday, sharing his excitement about the squad’s renewed spirit. “New Super Eagles team! [I] love the energy,” he tweeted.
The much-anticipated qualifier is scheduled to take place at the Amahoro Stadium in Rwanda on Friday, March 21, with kickoff set for 5 PM Nigerian time.
Following their clash with Rwanda, Nigeria will return home to face Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday, March 25. With qualification for the 2026 World Cup at stake, the Super Eagles will be aiming to secure maximum points from both fixtures to bolster their chances of advancing to the tournament.