Tag: Éric Chelle

“So, now we are going to Morocco. It is not yet finished. It will be very difficult, but tonight, I ...

Chelle, who has been rallying his players for a strong response after previous setbacks, said despite the initial challenge the ...

Benin Republic currently lead the group with 17 points, followed by South Africa with 15, and Nigeria just behind on ...

This isn’t just another qualifier; it’s a test of tactical clarity, mental resilience, and national pride.

With World Cup hopes hanging by a thread, Nigeria go all out for three points against Lesotho’s Crocodiles in Polokwane.

The remaining five invited players are expected to arrive in camp within hours, as preparations intensify under the watchful eye ...

Training begins Tuesday morning at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, the venue that will also host Friday’s high-stakes Group C showdown.

With Bafana Bafana leading Group C on 17 points and Nigeria stuck on 11 from eight matches, the Super Eagles ...

With Nigeria set to face South Africa in a must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium, ...

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle insists the Super Eagles are fully focused on their tactical approach against Bafana Bafana

The Super Eagles have landed in Bloemfontein, South Africa, ahead of Tuesday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bafana ...

Head coach Eric Chelle now faces a major attacking dilemma ahead of Tuesday’s decisive encounter in Bloemfontein.

The veteran defender, who started from the bench, explained that while the three points were vital, the real test of ...

Chelle said it was his decision not to feature skipper William Troost-Ekong in the first half against Rwanda.

A 51st-minute goal from Tolu Arokodare rescued Nigeria as the Super Eagles claimed their second win of the 2026 FIFA ...

Nigeria’s qualification hopes hang in the balance as Eric Chelle’s men seek victory to stay alive in Group C

Both nations’ margin for error has disappeared if they are to mount a challenge to upstage South Africa for the ...

Chelle, who replaced Finidi George after Nigeria’s shock loss to Benin, stressed focus and mentality over long-term worries, insisting his ...

The stakes could not be higher. Nigeria, still chasing consistency in the qualifiers, know that maximum points in the coming ...

The 25-year-old forward, who only recently returned from a lengthy injury absence, has suffered a fresh muscle setback

Chelle has also called up a number of other dynamic players who are also making their mark.

In one night, he shifted the narrative from “Nigeria’s elimination” to “Nigeria’s discovery.”

While the result does not alter Nigeria’s elimination, it brings a morale-boosting end to the campaign

The team is chasing their first tournament victory since January 2018

Chelle admitted his team has been haunted by errors but pointed to circumstances beyond his control