AFCON 2025
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has said his side won’t give up on their quest to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a mission that has become more difficult after their latest result.
The three-time African champions suffered a significant setback in their bid to make it to the global soccer fiesta after battling to a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night.
Nigeria remains in third position on the Group B log with 11 points from eight matches. The Super Eagles will now need to win their remaining two games against Lesotho and Benin Republic to have any chance of picking the World Cup ticket.
Chelle said they will keep fighting hard until the end, despite their precarious position in the group.
“My players are professionals, and I know they will still want to win the remaining two games.
“A lot can happen over the next month. But before that, we will have to analyze our performance tonight, which will not be easy,” he said.
The Super Eagles will be away to Lesotho when the qualifiers resume next month. Chelle’s side will round up their qualifying campaign with a home clash against the Squirrels of Benin Republic.
