
Super Eagles coach รric Chelle has announced that he will scout top players from the Nigeria Premier Football League and uncapped Nigerian players abroad for the 2026 Unity Cup. The tournament, an invitational event held outside the FIFA international window, will take place from May 26 to 30 at The Valley, Charlton Athletic's home ground in London. Nigeria will defend their title against India, Jamaica, and Zimbabwe. Chelle stated that the Unity Cup offers a platform to assess new players, including those of Nigerian descent in Europe and previously called-up players who did not feature. He also plans to watch domestic league games to identify NPFL talent. For the June international friendlies against Poland and Portugal, Chelle will field his first-team players. The Unity Cup, now in its fourth edition, brings together nations with strong diaspora communities in the UK. Nigeria and Jamaica are considered leading contenders. India's participation marks their first appearance in the tournament. The competition will follow a knockout format, with Nigeria playing Zimbabwe in the opening semi-final and Jamaica facing India in the second semi-final. The winners will advance to the final on May 30.
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