FIFAWC Qualifier: Coach Chelle Welcomes Victor Osimhen at Kigali Airport Ahead of Crucial Must-Win Match

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen received a warm welcome from new coach Eric Chelle upon his arrival at Kigali Airport ahead of Nigeria’s must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday. Osimhen led by example, being one of the first to land in Rwanda as the team looks to revive their World Cup qualifying campaign after a disappointing start that has left them second from bottom in Group C.

Osimhen revealed that Coach Chelle challenged the team’s leaders to step up and set the tone, inspiring his early arrival. Olympiacos defender Bruno Onyemaechi was also among the first to touch down, alongside NPFL stars Kayode Bankole and Papa Daniel, as the Nigerian delegation began assembling at the Super Eagles training camp in Kigali.

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Officials remain optimistic that the rest of the squad will arrive later today, as preparations ramp up for the crucial encounter.