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Super Eagles' Draw Against Zimbabwe in Uyo: A Setback for World Cup Qualification, Says Eric Chelle Super Eagles head Coach


 

 Eric Chelle has attributed his team's inability to defeat Zimbabwe in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday to errors made during the match. The game ended in a 1-1 draw at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

In his post-match press conference, Chelle acknowledged the mistakes on the field but emphasized that, despite the result, Nigeria was the superior team in terms of overall play. He also noted that it was challenging to provide a detailed analysis of the match as he had not yet reviewed the game thoroughly. "We made some mistakes, we were the best team on the pitch. This is football. It is difficult for me to analyze the game right now; we will review it later," Chelle said.

The coach refrained from blaming any individual player for the disappointing draw and stressed that the entire team shares responsibility for the outcome. "I don’t want to blame the defenders," he stated.

Following the draw, Nigeria remains in fourth place in Group C with seven points, six points behind leaders South Africa. This leaves the Super Eagles' World Cup qualification hopes in a precarious position, with the team needing a significant improvement in their upcoming matches and favorable results from other games to keep their dreams of a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive.


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