Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle was spotted at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Sunday, closely observing the NPFL matchday 36 battle between Shooting Stars and Nasarawa United. The encounter ended 3-2 in favor of Shooting Stars, pushing them into third place on the league table.
The Malian tactician, 48, has been on a scouting spree as he prepares to assemble a squad for the upcoming 2026 Unity Cup. He previously stated his intention to include a substantial number of domestic-based players in the invitational tournament roster.
Chelle is scheduled to continue his talent hunt on Tuesday, when he will attend the game between Ikorodu City and Wikki Tourists at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. His final list for the Unity Cup is expected to be announced next week.
The Super Eagles are set to face Zimbabwe in the semi-final of the competition on May 26 at the Valley. The match will be a key opportunity for Chelle to evaluate his selected players under competitive conditions.