Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, has identified two crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches that he believes were decisive in the Super Eagles’ failure to secure a spot in the tournament.
In a recent interview, Chelle pointed to the draws against Zimbabwe at home and South Africa away as the turning points that ultimately cost his team their World Cup dream.
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The Super Eagles were held in both fixtures, results that proved costly. Their campaign ended in disappointment after a subsequent loss to the DR Congo in the African play-off final, marking the second consecutive World Cup the team has failed to qualify for.
“It’s true that in some matches, like against Zimbabwe, we drew at home when the game was in our hands,” Chelle stated.
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“In the end, those two dropped points hurt us a lot. We also drew in South Africa,” he added, reflecting on the missed opportunities.
