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With Nigeria also in desperate need of points, the Super Eagles will be hoping to capitalize on home advantage when they host Zimbabwe in Uyo.

For Onyedika, the focus now shifts back to domestic duties with Club Brugge as they look to bounce back from their European disappointment.

The 27-year-old centre back had only featured in one game for Nigeria, which came on the 16th of October, 2023 in a 3-2 friendly match win against Mozambique.

With the Super Eagles struggling early in the qualifiers, these matches are crucial as they look to revive their World Cup hopes.

With the squad now finalized, Nigeria will look to turn their World Cup qualifying campaign around when they face Rwanda on March 21 and Zimbabwe on March 25.

Meanwhile, there has been no official word from the Nigerian Football Federation on whether they have made an effort to convince Obi to switch his allegiance to the Super Eagles.

He played a key role in Enyimba’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title-winning campaign in 2023 and has also featured for Giwa FC, Sunshine Stars, and Abia Warriors.

The Super Eagles will be aiming to turn their qualifying campaign around, and all eyes will be on Chelle’s first competitive matches in charge.

The Super Eagles will be aiming to turn their qualifying campaign around, and all eyes will be on Chelle’s first competitive matches in charge.

With his goal against Real Sociedad, Chidera Ejuke has made a strong case for himself to regain his place in the starting eleven. However, he must be consistent.