Super Eagles star in HOT SOUP as club files disciplinary case against him for unruly behaviour

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May 13, 2024

According to reports, a Super Eagles player is set to face disciplinary action from his club for unprofessional conduct.

Portuguese side Chaves has initiated disciplinary actions against Nigerian midfielder Kelechi Nwakali for reportedly using his phone while on the substitute bench during their pivotal 1-0 home loss to Famalicao. This defeat resulted in Chaves’ relegation from the Primeira Liga. The 25-year-old Nwakali’s behavior during the match has not been well received by the club’s leadership.

Disappointing performance and distracted behavior

The former Arsenal youth product had started the crunch clash but endured a poor outing, being hauled off at half-time after completing just 65% of his passes.

Nwakali then compounded his disappointing performance by appearing distracted and disinterested when taking his place among the substitutes for the second period.

Images captured the Nigerian international repeatedly looking at and using his mobile phone in the dugout as his side’s top-flight status hung in the balance.

This lack of professionalism and focus has led Chaves to initiate disciplinary action against Nwakali for his behavior during such a crucial match, as stated in a post on X.

Portuguese side, Chaves have filed a disciplinary case against Kelechi Nwakali, who was on his phone on the substitute bench during Chaves home defeat to Famalicao.

The defeat condemned the northern Portuguese side to relegation. pic.twitter.com/2Da7zud0qW

— Ojora Babatunde (@ojbsports) May 12, 2024

Super Eagles star Kelechi Nwakali’s future at Chaves

The midfielder’s future at the cash-strapped Portuguese outfit remains uncertain, and it is unclear what sanctions he will face.

Regardless, Nwakali’s time at Chaves seems to be coming to an end, as the club prepares for a significant overhaul ahead of their campaign in the Segunda Liga next season.

Meanwhile, Sports Buddy reported that Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface, in a playful exchange on social media with Antonio Rudiger, demanded payment for using his goal celebration.