Ligue 1 defensive duo in the Super Eagles team for classifying World Cup against Rwanda, South Africa

Chidozie Awaziem and Gabriel Osho’s league 1 duo received a retirement to the Nigerian national team for the next World Cup Romana and South Africa classification games, respectively, can exclusively reveal Owngoalnigeria.com.

It is said that chief coach Eric Chelle was impressed with the way they started the season in France, and with William Troost Ekong fighting to be in shape and semi ajayi not available due to an injury, the coach has delivered a return to the duo.

We can reveal exclusively that they were among the more than 40 players who received provisional letters or invitations for both games, which is crucial for the possibilities that Nigeria Calify for the 2026 World Cup.

Awaziem was solid for Nantes in his 0-1 defeat against the PSG, while Osho stood up to help, which led them to a 1-0 victory over Lorient. Both players hope to make the final list when the coach chooses their final list of 23 men.

Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman