The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Sekhou Chelle, is optimistic about his team’s chances of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
Chelle is now concentrating on forthcoming games and their possible effects on qualification, as he appears to have gone past the disappointment of the recent draw with Zimbabwe.
He has laid out a plan for Nigeria to still qualify for the World Cup in spite of a difficult qualifier start. The Nigerian team had lost their first four qualifying matches before Chelle arrived.
The Malian coach, however, lifted the team’s morale with a 2-0 victory over Rwanda.
Nigeria is now six points behind South Africa, the group leaders and favorites to make it to their first World Cup since 2010, as a result of the ensuing draw with Zimbabwe.
With four games left, the Super Eagles need to win every one of them and hope that their opponents will play well. Chelle has identified the forthcoming game against South Africa as a crucial point in their quest for qualifying.
“We have a duty to win in South Africa, but Rwanda in Uyo is currently our most crucial game.
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We can’t afford to let South Africa play, even though they are a good team. Prior to concentrating on South Africa, we must defeat Rwanda at home, Chelle stated on Brila FM.
Important Fixtures for Nigeria
Nigeria is scheduled to host Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on September 3rd, and then play South Africa away three days later, according to reports.
In order to maintain their hopes of winning the World Cup, the Super Eagles need to play at their best.
A number of friendlies are planned prior to September in anticipation of these games, including one against FIFA-suspended Russia in June.
Nigeria is reportedly planning to join Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, and Jamaica in the Unity Cup, a four-nation competition, in June.
Although these matches have not yet been announced, the Nigeria Football Federation is anticipated to make the announcement regarding the June international break soon.
