Super Eagles news today: Chelle’s plans for Russia, Arokodare at Ajax & other latest updates

The Super Eagles news today is dominated by tactical preparations and transfer buzz as Nigeria gets set for the high-profile friendly against Russia.

Head coach Éric Chelle is reportedly plotting major tactical adjustments to revitalize the squad, while at red-hot striker Tolu Arokodare has been a subject of discussion at Dutch giants Ajax. Here, Afrik-Foot brings a breakdown of Chelle’s strategy for key updates surrounding Nigeria’s national team stars.

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Super Eagles Intensify Plans For Russia

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are done with their first two games of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, and up next for them is a friendly game against Russia.

Yesterday, reports emerged that they had opened camp in Moscow ahead of the fixture. Many players touched down yesterday, with the likes of Akor Adams, Moses Simon, and Kelechi Iheanacho joining up. Ikorodu City stars Michael Atata and Aderemi Adeoye were among the first set of players to report.

Russian Roulette🛩 🇷🇺

Kelechi Iheanacho leads as the Eagles arrive in Nizhny Novgorod on Friday evening, for Tuesday’s friendly match with Russia.

Camp officially opens today🇳🇬🦅 pic.twitter.com/gK8TzMcxqM

— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) October 2, 2026

The game is just three days away, so Chelle and his players will likely begin their training today.

Ex-Real Madrid Man Praises Tolu Arokodare

Former Real Madrid and Ajax striker Jan Klaas Huntelaar has heaped praise on Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare.

The Nigerian striker only just moved to Amsterdam in the summer, joining from Wolves in a season-long loan deal, and he has done well so far, contributing six goals and two assists in nine appearances.

Following his impressive performances, former Ajax man Klaas Huntelaar has shared his opinion on the striker. Read more here.