By Amaechi Agbo
Super Eagles Coach, Eric Sekou Chelle has barred visitors and Journalists from the Super Eagles’ Camp in Uyo.
The Malian tactician handed the ban shortly after the team returned to Uyo from Kigali on Saturday as they prepare for their Matchday 6 2026 World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe.
Confirming the development on Sunday Morning, Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe said Coach Chelle is demanding maximum concentration from the players and have imposed restrictions in and around the team’s camp.
“The Eagles are back home and have started preparing for Tuesday’s fixture. Coach Eric Chelle is not carried away by the win over Rwanda and is demanding maximum concentration from the players prior to the next game.
“To this end, he has imposed restrictions in and around the team’s camp, no visitors, no journalists,” he said.
The team trained twice on Sunday out of media coverage.
“Sunday’s training is closed. Monday’s session will be opened for the mandatory 15 minutes and this will be shortly after the official press conference.
“Provisions will be made for mixed zone interaction with the players on match day,” the Media Officer concluded.
Super Eagles beat Rwanda 2-0 in Kigali on Friday to rekindle their 2026 World Cup Qualification Hope.
The team currently placed 4th on the log with 6 points from 5 matches, is hoping to beat Zimbabwe on Tuesday when both nations clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
The match will kick-off at 5pm local time.
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