Super Eagles news: Eric Chelle U23 updates, Adams transfer

Nigerian football fans have plenty to digest today as the Super Eagles dominate the headlines across Europe and home shores.

We have all the latest updates in Nigerian football — including reports of Eric Chelle keeping a close eye on a promising Liverpool youngster — to the latest twists in Akor Adams’ ongoing transfer saga. Here, Afrik-Foot brings a complete roundup of everything happening in the Super Eagles camp right now.

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Eric Chelle Eyes Liverpool youngsters For Under-23s

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Copyright: Imago

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is also the coach of the under-23s, and he is set to lead the team for the upcoming under-23 Africa Cup of Nations.

The first round of qualifiers is next month, and he is expected to name his list soon. According to reports, he is eyeing two Liverpool academy stars Wellity Lucky and Noah Adekoya for his team.

These players are also eligible for England, so it is possible that they may not accept the call-up.

Chelle will be loooking to open camp early so the team can get accustomed to his tactics and style of play.

Akor Adams Transfer Update

Akor Jerome Adams of Venezia celebrates scoring a goal. Copyright: ImagoxIPAxSport/ABACAx

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams joined newly-promoted Serie A club Venezia from Sevilla in the summer, in a deal that could rise as high as €24 million at the end. He even just scored his first goal of the season last week in a win against Napoli.

However, fresh reports are suggesting that he could have moved to Genoa. The Serie A side wanted to sign him in the summer, but he eventually moved to Genoa in the summer.