Eric Chelle slammed for Including Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho in Super Eagles Provisional Squad
Former BCC Lions captain, Bolaji Douglas, has criticised the inclusion of Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho in Nigeria’s Provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Speaking to The Nation, Douglas expressed concern that the presence of the two players is blocking opportunities for younger, more in-form talents.
“It is easy to spot the names,” said Douglas. “Ahmed Musa has served the nation very well; I don’t see what he is still doing there. He is blocking someone’s position. Kelechi Iheanacho has struggled this season. Those two readily come to mind.”
Douglas, who captained BCC Lions to two FA Cup wins in 1993 and 1994, also added that the national team should not be a place for players to regain form.
“The national team should never become a rehabilitation centre or a place to come and wind down from the hectic demands on the players by their clubs season,” he said.
He further argued, “While it may be said that now is not the time to experiment with new players, it can equally be said that there should be no room for those not on top of their games.”
