2026 Wcq: What I Told Nigerian Players After Osimhens Goal Eric Chelle Opens Up

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed what he told his players after Osimhens goal against Zimbabwe in their frustrating 1-1 draw in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday.

The Warriors body language showed they were in Uyo to frustrate the Super Eagles and hand them a blow in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, to be staged in the US, Mexico, and Canada.

Nigeria took the lead in the 74th minute through a trademark header from Victor Osimhen but allowed the Warriors to fight back and salvage a point in stoppage time when Tawanda Chirewa slotted past goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.

The Super Eagles can still make it to the Mundial, although they find themselves in a dire situation, trailing South Africa by six points with four rounds remaining.

He told reporters after the game, We tried to score many goals, and after we scored, I told my players to continue trying to score another goal.