Eric Chelle has a selection decision to make ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, with a growing argument that a 24-year-old winger deserves a place ahead of more established options.

Squad debates of this kind are a constant around the Super Eagles, and they usually reduce to the same question: whether to reward current club form or to protect the understanding built up between players who have been in camp together.

Chelle has generally leaned towards continuity. The counter-argument is that continuity has not produced enough goals, and that a qualifying campaign is exactly where a coach should find out what a younger player can do.

The wider squad picture

Ademola Lookman remains the most reliable attacking option available and was passed fit for Atletico Madrid's fixture against Athletic Club. Alex Iwobi has spent the week defending the deeper midfield role he has been asked to play at club level.

Kevin Akpoguma, meanwhile, has been linked with newly promoted Serie A side Frosinone, a move that would keep the defender in a top-five league.

The domestic game continues in parallel, with the Nigeria Premier Football League reaching its second matchweek.

Reporting by Complete Sports. This summary was written by the TalkNaijaMedia desk.