The top coach of the Tremendous Eagles, Eric Chelle, has invited Semi Ajayi for the 2026 World Cup playoffs, regardless of the participant being suspended for the Gabon recreation.
Ajayi picked up a yellow card within the 4-0 thrashing of Benin Republic, as Nigeria rounded off their qualifying sequence with an vital win.
Though he’s anticipated to take a seat out the sport in opposition to the Panthers on November 13, Chelle has included him in a 24-man squad launched on Saturday morning.
It’s believed Chelle has referred to as up Ajayi, as a result of he can be eligible to face both DR Congo or Cameroon, if the Eagles beat Gabon.
Recall that Ademola Lookman was suspended for the Benin Republic recreation however having served that ban, he’s set to guide Nigeria’s assault within the playoffs alongside Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze.
