Tochukwu Nnadi has returned to the Nigeria national team after missing the Super Eagles’ previous gathering in March, with the Marseille midfielder now included in Eric Chelle’s squad for the upcoming international friendlies.

The Nigerian midfielder is expected to take part in a busy preparation period for the Super Eagles, beginning with the Unity Cup before additional friendly matches against Poland on June 3 and Portugal on June 11.

News of his selection and Nigeria’s upcoming schedule was reported by Lephoceen, with Nnadi’s recall coming after a strong end to the season at Olympique de Marseille.

The midfielder had not been included in Nigeria’s previous squad during the March international window, when the Super Eagles played friendly matches against Iran and Jordan.

At the time, his absence raised questions, particularly as he had started becoming more visible within Marseille’s first-team setup.

Since then, however, the situation appears to have changed significantly.

Nnadi’s recent performances at the Stade Vélodrome against Nice and Rennes are believed to have strengthened his position and helped convince the Nigerian coaching staff to bring him back into the national team environment.

His recall is viewed as an important opportunity for the young midfielder to re-establish himself within the Super Eagles squad ahead of future competitive fixtures.

For Nigeria, the upcoming friendlies are expected to serve several purposes.

They will allow the technical staff to assess the squad, experiment with tactical combinations and evaluate players in a less pressurised setting than official competition.

That environment could prove especially important for Nnadi as he attempts to rebuild momentum with the national team.

Friendly tournaments and international camps often offer players a fresh opportunity to impress coaches, particularly in positions where competition for places remains intense.

In midfield, the battle for regular involvement within the Super Eagles setup is especially demanding.

Nigeria already possess several established options in central midfield, including Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika and Alex Iwobi.

Those players have built experience and consistency within the national side, making competition for selection increasingly difficult for emerging players.

Nnadi’s challenge will therefore be to demonstrate that he can adapt quickly to the tactical demands of the team while also offering balance both in possession and defensively.

The Marseille midfielder’s inclusion also reflects the importance placed on current form by Eric Chelle and his coaching staff.

After initially being left out earlier in the year, Nnadi’s return suggests recent performances at club level have not gone unnoticed.

At Marseille, the midfielder ended the campaign with encouraging displays, particularly during matches against Nice and Rennes.

Those performances appear to have played a major role in changing his status within the Nigerian setup.

For the player himself, the upcoming camp represents more than just another international gathering.

It offers a chance to strengthen his relationship with the coaching staff and prove he deserves a more regular role moving forward.

Nigeria’s schedule during the international window is also expected to provide valuable preparation for future challenges.

The Unity Cup will allow the Super Eagles to continue developing cohesion within the squad, while the friendlies against Poland and Portugal will provide tougher tests against European opposition.

Such matches often reveal how players cope under pressure and how effectively they adapt to different styles of football.

That context makes the upcoming fixtures especially important for players still trying to secure long-term places in the national team.

The Super Eagles coaching staff are likely to use the matches to observe tactical partnerships across the pitch, including combinations in midfield where balance and discipline remain essential.

For Nnadi, the coming weeks could therefore prove decisive.

His return to the national team may still represent the beginning of a new stage rather than a guaranteed breakthrough, but the opportunity is now firmly in front of him.

As Nigeria continue preparing for future international competitions, every performance during this camp will matter.

The competition for places remains fierce, and the Marseille midfielder now has another chance to show he belongs among the players shaping the next phase of the Super Eagles squad.