Sports News of Thursday, 14 August 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles have been written off — Eric Chelle

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed his determination to win all four of the remaining qualifying matches in the World Cup qualifiers.

The three-time African champions will return to action next month as they look to breathe life into their World Cup campaign.

Nigeria have managed just one win after six matches in the qualifiers, putting their World Cup ambitions in danger.

Eric Chelle's side will host Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo before travelling away to face Bafana Bafana of South Africa in what will probably be a decider.

Malian tactician Chelle believes his side will secure victory in all four of the remaining fixtures despite their abysmal performance in previous games.

“Many people have written us off already, but I am determined,” he said.

“We have four games left to play, and I, and my players, will do all we can to win those games.”

South Africa sit top of the group with 13 points, ahead of Rwanda and Benin Republic, both on eight points.

Nigeria sit in fourth place with seven points after managing four draws and just one win. The team which finishes at the top of the group will secure automatic qualification to the USA, Canada, and Mexico in 2026.

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