Trabzonspor celebrate Nwaiwu’s maiden Super Eagles invitation

Sport Trabzonspor celebrate Nwaiwu’s maiden Super Eagles invitation Published on March 27, 2026 By Mike Oyebola googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Trabzonspor have applauded Chibuike Nwaiwu’s maiden call-up to the Super Eagles for the international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, DAILY POST reports. The centre-back was handed a late invitation by Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle for the injured Calvin Bassey. Nwaiwu was part of the Super Eagles’ training session at the Bellis Delux on Thursday. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The 22-year-old is in line to make his debut for the three-time African champions in this afternoon’s fixture against Iran. Trabzonspor send the defender their best wishes ahead of the game. “We wish our player Chibuike Nwaiwu, who will be making his debut for the Nigerian National Team, all the best,” the Turkish Super Lig club wrote on X. Don't Miss 2026 World Cup play-off: Super Eagles’ hopes dim as DR Congo face Jamaica for ticket You may like 2026 World Cup play-off: Super Eagles’ hopes dim as DR Congo face Jamaica for ticket ‘He brings energy to pitch’ – Maduka Okoye names special Super Eagles teammate Super Eagles: Nwaiwu replaces injured Bassey for Iran, Jordan friendlies Friendly game: ‘Nigerians will have no choice but to love him’ – Chelle on new Super Eagles star, Collins Transfer: Everton join chase for Super Eagles new boy Fernandez Friendlies: Collins Sor keen to shine for Super Eagles

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