The hierarchy of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has summoned Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle to Abuja for a showdown meeting.

This comes following the national team's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, having lost the African playoff final to DR Congo.

Plans are underway to overhaul the current squad ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which starts on December 23.

Nigeria will hope to go a step further at the tournament, having finished as runners-up in the last edition after losing to the host country, Ivory Coast, in the final.

According to reports, top officials are demanding that only players who are in form at the club level should be considered for selection.

Chelle, who was appointed in January, is billed to arrive in Abuja for talks with the NFF ahead of the AFCON training camp, which will open on December 10, per BBC.

According to BSN Sports, an official stressed that there is a need for urgent reforms following the poor performances of the team in recent times.

He said: "There is an urgent need to reorganise the national team. We need younger and more committed players representing Nigeria,” the official said. "We can no longer continue with players who struggle for game time at their clubs. Anyone playing for the Super Eagles must be active and consistent at club level.”