Wizkid Excited About New Super Eagles Squad

Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has expressed his excitement over the Super Eagles’ preparations ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali.

Under the leadership of newly appointed head coach Eric Chelle, the team held its first training session on Tuesday afternoon.

Reacting to the revamped squad, Wizkid took to his X handle on Wednesday, writing, “New Super Eagles team! (I) love the energy.”

The crucial qualifier is set to take place at the Amahoro Stadium in Rwanda on Friday, March 21, with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m. Nigerian time.

Following the match, Nigeria will head back home to take on Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday.

The Super Eagles must secure maximum points from both fixtures to bolster their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Nigeria’s current squad includes several in-form players, such as Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen, Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman, Genk’s Tolu Arokodare, and Fulham’s Calvin Bassey.

The match against Rwanda will mark Eric Chelle’s debut as head coach of the three-time African champions, who are eager for a strong start to boost their World Cup qualification hopes.

The Super Eagles last played at the Amahoro Stadium in September 2024, where they were held to a goalless draw by Rwanda.