Nigeria, Feb. 8 -- As the Super Eagles get set for their crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March, newly appointed head coach Eric Chelle and his first assistant, Hedi Taboubi, have begun an important phase of team preparations.

The coaching duo recently visited some of Nigeria's key players, underscoring their commitment to assembling a strong squad for the must-win matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Chelle's appointment as Super Eagles head coach came amid growing concerns over Nigeria's lacklustre performance in the World Cup qualifying series.

The team currently sits in a precarious fifth position in their qualification group, with no victory in the four matches played so far.

With fans growing increasingly frustrated over inc...