Super Eagles thank 'Wiz Baba' as his praise fuels World Cup hopes under Chelle

Wizkid is loving the new vibes in the Super Eagles.

Super Eagles thank 'Wiz Baba' as his praise fuels World Cup hopes under Chelle

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 08:56 - 20.03.2025

Afrobeat superstar Wizkid commented on what he noticed from the Super Eagles camp under new boss Eric Chelle as Nigeria hopes to revive World Cup hopes.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are riding a wave of star power after Afrobeats icon Wizkid gave their revamped squad a shoutout and they’re not letting it slide.

On Wednesday, the Eagles quoted the “Morayo” singer’s X post where he praised the atmosphere in the team as reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria, with a heartfelt, “Thank you Wiz Baba.”

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The exchange has electrified fans as the squad, under new boss Eric Chelle, preps in Kigali, Rwanda, for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Wizkid’s nod came after viral clips showed the team’s arrival to training camp, sessions and tight-knit vibe, a shift sparked by Chelle’s arrival in January 2025.

Wizkid || Credit: X

With Nigeria languishing fifth in Group C after a shaky start, with three points from four games, these matches are do-or-die.

Friday’s clash with Rwanda and Tuesday’s home tie against Zimbabwe in Uyo could make or break their World Cup dreams, last dashed in 2022 by Ghana.

It's been a busy start to life under Eric Chelle for Super Eagles teammates.

The Super Eagles’ reply to Wizkid, a global music titan, shows the buzz around Chelle’s shake-up.

From Ademola Lookman’s flair to Victor Osimhen’s firepower, the squad’s got talent but it’s the fresh energy Wizkid spotted that’s turning heads.

Lookman says Chelle has been working the Super Eagles.

Chelle’s camp has been all about intensity and unity, as stated by Lookman, traits the Grammy winner clearly vibed with.

As Nigeria fights to reclaim its footballing glory, the team’s heartfelt appreciation of Wizkid isn’t just gratitude, it’s a rallying cry.

With a megastar in their corner, the Super Eagles are banking on that energy to soar past their rivals and into the 2026 spotlight.