Super Eagles Coaching Crew Heads to Turkey Ahead of Iran, Jordan Friendlies

Story: Written by Myra March 23,2026
Members of the backroom staff of the Super Eagles are set to depart for Antalya, Turkey, on Monday night as preparations intensify for upcoming international friendly matches against Iran national football team and Jordan national football team.
The delegation will be led by assistant coaches Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede, who are expected to oversee early training sessions. Head coach Eric Chelle, along with other members of the technical crew, will join the team in Antalya from various European locations.
Training camp for the three-time African champions is scheduled to open on Tuesday, setting the stage for crucial preparatory games.
Nigeria will take on Iran in their first friendly encounter on Friday, before facing Jordan in a second test match slated for next Tuesday.
The fixtures are part of efforts to fine-tune the squad and build cohesion ahead of future competitive engagements.