Super Eagles Add Two Late Call-Ups for Unity Cup Tournament
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has strengthened Nigeria's squad for the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in London with late additions of Belgian-based winger Yira Sor and Shooting Stars defender Tijani Al Ameen. The Malian tactician had earlier named a 27-man squad for the four-nation tournament where defending champions Nigeria will face Zimbabwe, India, and Jamaica later this month.
Sor returns to national-team setup after an impressive campaign with KRC Genk in Belgium, with his selection likely connected to the absence of highly-rated AIK winger Zadok Yohanna. The Swedish club declined to release Yohanna due to his ongoing rehabilitation program and sporting considerations.
Al Ameen's inclusion brings the total number of Nigeria Premier Football League players in the squad to eight, further highlighting Chelle's growing willingness to integrate domestic talent into the national team. The defending champions head into the London tournament targeting another strong outing as Chelle continues shaping his preferred core ahead of a demanding international calendar.
With limited European-based options available, should Chelle prioritize domestic league performers in future tournaments to build team cohesion?