# Chelle gets Onyeka boost amid midfield injury woes

> Nigeria have received encouraging injury news ahead of their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, with Coventry City midfielder Frank Onyeka back in the Super Eagles squad, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

- Published: 2026-09-18T01:30:11.023Z
- Updated: 2026-09-26T09:45:01.140Z
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## How it developed

- 2026-09-18T01:30:11.023Z - Punch: [Chelle gets Onyeka boost amid midfield injury woes](https://punchng.com/chelle-gets-onyeka-boost-amid-midfield-injury-woes/)
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