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Wizkid Endorses Super Eagles Squad Ahead of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has thrown his support behind the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches, expressing his excitement about the team’s new energy under head coach Eric Chelle.
As anticipation builds for Nigeria’s upcoming fixtures, Wizkid took to social media to share his thoughts on the national team’s preparations. His post on X, formerly known as Twitter, read:
“New Super Eagles team! Love the energy.”
New super eagles team! Love the energy 🦅 🇳🇬
— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) March 19, 2025
The endorsement from the Grammy-winning singer comes at a time when optimism is growing around the squad’s progress under new leadership.
With players arriving early at the training camp and expectations high for the March 2025 international break, many fans believe the Super Eagles are beginning to find their rhythm.
Despite lingering doubts about the team’s transition under Eric Chelle, words of encouragement from supporters and prominent figures like Wizkid signal growing confidence in the squad’s potential.
With Nigeria set to face Rwanda in their next qualifying match, all eyes are on the team to see how they perform under their fresh management.
Early morning arrivals in Kigali 🛬
Aina, Lookman, Bassey, Iwobi, Ekong & Aribo touched down in the early hours of Tuesday, bringing the squad to 21 players in camp.
📹 IG/iamcali_e pic.twitter.com/dAKkoIQNPA
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) March 18, 2025
With the qualifiers fast approaching, fans are eager to see how the Super Eagles will perform under Eric Chelle’s leadership as they set their sights on World Cup qualification.