The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says any decision by the head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle to include Ahmed Musa in the list of players for the upcoming world cup qualifiers is solely down to the coach, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Chelle will in the coming days submit the list of players for the upcoming world cup qualifiers games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe respectively in the month of March. The coach is expected back in Nigeria this week.
It was in the news yesterday that the coach is considering handling a call up to captain of ten team Musa who is presently playing for Nigeria Premier Football League side Kano Pillars. He hasn’t been involved since playing no role at the AFCON.
Musa rejected reports that he has retired from international football saying he is still available if called up. Chelle is said to be considering his inclusion based on his experience ahead of the crucial games which could decide their qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
However the NFF through one of it’s chieftain said they won’t be involved in any decision to include Musa, and will respect the decision of the coach as they want him to be wholly responsible for whatever happens in both games.
He said no one at the NFF will have a say, but the list of the coach will be scrutinized by the technical department of the football house led by Austine Eguavoen when it is submitted.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
