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‘Iheanacho and Musa again’ - Fans react to Super Eagles squad to play Ghana and Russia The Super Eagles squad announcement for the 2025 Unity Cup against Ghana and a friendly against Russia has stirred controversy among fans, particularly over the inclusion of Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa. Iheanacho, who struggled for game time at Sevilla with just nine La Liga appearances before joining Middlesbrough on loan in January 2025, has drawn criticism for his lack of form. Similarly, Musa, despite scoring 10 goals for Kano Pillars in the 2024-25 NPFL season, faces scrutiny due to his limited recent international appearances and age. Fans on X, including users like
, have questioned coach Eric Chelle’s selections, pointing to in-form players like Terem Moffi and Philip Otele as better options. Posts like “Kelechi Ihenacho, this coach isn’t serious” from
reflect the widespread frustration. Some argue Musa’s leadership as Nigeria’s most-capped player and Iheanacho’s past international experience justify their inclusion, especially with nine NPFL players in the squad, suggesting a blend of youth and veteran presence. An X user,
, speculated their selection might be for team bonding rather than starting roles. However, the omission of stars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman has amplified the debate. This echoes earlier criticism during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers when both players were dropped, only to be recalled now, reigniting fan discontent. Former player Bolaji Douglas previously argued that such selections block younger talents like Taiwo Awoniyi. With Chelle under pressure to deliver, the upcoming matches will test whether Musa and Iheanacho can silence critics or if the calls for fresh faces will grow louder. Fans continue to voice their concerns across social media, demanding clarity on Chelle’s strategy.
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