‘They need to work hard’ - Chelle hails debutants. but calls for improvement despite victory

Nigeria's head coach, Eric Chelle, has praised the effort of his home-based players but warned that they must raise their game to secure a permanent place in the national team.

The Super Eagles began their Unity Cup title defence with a convincing 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe at The Valley on Tuesday, with Femi Azeez scoring both goals.

The squad featured a fresh look, with regulars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman absent.

By Stephen Oladehinde

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