Super Eagles news today: Injuries threatens Chelle, Moses Usor’s secret and other latest updates

The pressure is mounting as Nigeria gears up for today’s crucial AFCON 2027 qualifier against Guinea-Bissau, and the latest Super Eagles news is filled with unexpected twists.

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle is suddenly grappling with selection headaches as fresh injury concerns threaten to derail his carefully crafted tactical plans. Meanwhile, fans are still buzzing about Moses Usor. But he has a secret that you might like to know about. Afrik-Foot brings it all to you now!

Super Eagles News Today LIVE:

Eric Chelle Sweating Over Players’ Fitness

The Super Eagles are set to take on Guinea-Bissau in their second game of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and that promises to be a tough encounter.

In the meantime, coach Eric Chelle is sweating over the fitness of some key players. And they would need to undergo last minute evaluations to ascertain their availability for the game today. Read more to know the players.

Moses Usor’s Secret

LASK Linz attacker Moses Usor has attracted a lot of attention following his stunning debut for the Super Eagles.

The midfielder’s solo goal was brilliant in his 30 minutes of action for the Super Eagles.

A one-man show from Moses Usor, finished in style on Nigeria’s road through the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2027 qualifiers. 🇳🇬⚡️ pic.twitter.com/gas8jcYtZj

— CAF (@CAF_Online) September 26, 2026

If you look at Usor whenever he is in action, he is always wearing a white strap on his left knee. That is quite unusual, as players do not wear that. However, there might be a reason for that. Read more to know Usor’s secret.