Eric Chelle shares what he told Super Eagles players after Osimhen's goal against Zimbabwe
Published: March 26, 2025
The Super Eagles suffered a blow in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup following a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in a matchday six clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium n Uyo on Tuesday evening.Despite taking the lead through a trademark header from Victor Osimhen in the 74th minute, the Warriors salvag...
'If it's true' - Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle reacts to South Africa fielding ineligible player Mokoena
Published: March 25, 2025
The Super Eagles' hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup as Group C winners are hanging in the balance following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium n Uyo on Tuesday evening. The three-time African champions thought they had managed to secure back-to-back wins after...
'We could have scored 10 goals first half' - Eric Chelle disappointed after Nigeria's draw v Warriors
Published: March 25, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed frustration over his team's missed chances following their 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday evening.  Nigeria took the lead in the 74th minute through Victor Osimhen, but the Super Eagles failed to hold on as Tawanda Chirewa struck a stoppage-time equalizer ...
Lesotho confirms letter to Fifa over Mokoena ineligibility, admits Nigeria fully entitled to protest
Published: March 25, 2025
The Lesotho Football Association (LFA) has officially written to FIFA, challenging South Africa’s use of Teboho Mokoena in last Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier. The LFA claims the midfielder was ineligible to play due to accumulated yellow cards and argues that South Africa should be stripped of the three points...
Super Eagles player ratings: Troost-Ekong, Nwabali exposed; Ola Aina not bad; Osimhen headmaster
Published: March 25, 2025
The Super Eagles failed to secure all three points as Zimbabwe snatched a late equalizer in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo.Here’s how the Nigerian players performed:The startersGoalkeeperStanley Nwabali – Made a crucial save to deny Musona late on but could have done better in organizing his defense for...
2026 World Cup qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles embarrassing 1-1 draw v Warriors
Published: March 25, 2025
The Super Eagles were forced to settle for a disappointing 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe on Tuesday evening in Uyo, dealing a further blow to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes.  Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen put Nigeria ahead in the 74th minute, breaking the deadlock after a tense encounter.However, the S...
WCQ Nigeria 1 Zimbabwe 1: Real drama in Uyo as Osimhen's goal cancelled out by Chirewa
Published: March 25, 2025
The Super Eagles  were left frustrated as a last-gasp goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied them victory against Zimbabwe in a dramatic encounter that ended 1-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.Galatasaray talisman, Victor Osimhen had given Nigeria the lead in the second half, but a dramatic 90th-minute strike saw Zi...
Osimhen, Ndidi, Iwobi, Aina start as Eric Chelle names first-ever Super Eagles home starting XI
Published: March 25, 2025
Eric Chelle will take charge of the Super Eagles for the second time as the national team face Zimbabwe in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.In his first-ever game at home, the Malian football tactician has made no changes to the side th...
Eric Chelle namechecks five great players in Super Eagles squad apart from Victor Osimhen
Published: March 25, 2025
Speaking at Monday's pre-match press conference ahead of his side’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle dismissed suggestions of overdependence on Victor Osimhen, stating that he has many great players — all attackers — who can make a difference.Without Osimhen in the squad, ...
2026 WCQ: Three Super Eagles players that can make the difference against Zimbabwe
Published: March 25, 2025
As the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare for their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe today at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, attention will be focused on key players who can steer the team toward a much-needed victory. With Nigeria currently sitting in fourth place in Group C, a win i...
Will dreadlocks-wearing midfielder make debut v Warriors? Eric Chelle says he needs to improve
Published: March 25, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle faced the media on Monday evening, on the eve of his side's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe's Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, and he was asked about the chances of dreadlocks-wearing midfielder Papa Daniel making his senior debut.The Nigeri...
'We are aware' - Troost-Ekong assures Super Eagles ready for Musona, Zimbabwe attacking threat
Published: March 25, 2025
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has assured fans that the team is well aware of the attacking threat posed by Zimbabwe’s Knowledge Musona and other key players ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo.Troost-Ekong, who played the full 90 minutes in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Rwanda, emphasized...
Eric Chelle provides Osayi-Samuel injury update, why Yusuf played at RB, NPFL players in Super Eagles
Published: March 25, 2025
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has shared insights into the injury status of Bright Osayi-Samuel ahead of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe in Uyo.Osayi-Samuel suffered a possible muscle injury during the second half of Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.The Fenerba...
'We have a lot of intelligent players' - Troost-Ekong confident Super Eagles will deliver v Warriors
Published: March 24, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong addressed the media ahead of Nigeria's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, stressing the importance of teamwork and adaptation.Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Monday evening, Troost-Ekong highlighted the strength of the Super Eagles squad, ...
'Zimbabwe have a good team, players, coach' - Eric Chelle urges Super Eagles players to be focused
Published: March 24, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has called on his players to remain fully focused as they get ready to face Zimbabwe's Warriors in a  2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.The pressure is on Nigeria ahead of their clash with Zimbabwe on Tuesday evening as a shock defe...