Eric Chelle: Super Eagles coach tasks team to pick maximum points against Tanzania

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has urged his players to give their best as Nigeria prepares for a crucial double-header against Tanzania in the race to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Nigerian team will be desperate to revive its qualifying campaign after suffering a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their previous encounter.

The Super Eagles are scheduled to host Tanzania’s Taifa Stars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday before travelling to Zanzibar for the return fixture at the Amman Stadium next Tuesday.

With qualification points at stake, Chelle has emphasised the importance of securing maximum points from both matches, insisting that his players must avoid another disappointing result.

The Malian tactician also urged the squad to put the defeat to Guinea-Bissau behind them and demonstrate their quality in the upcoming fixtures.

“We must work hard in these two matches and do everything to win. It is important to sustain the hope, and all the players are in that mood to banish the memory of that defeat to Guinea-Bissau and show their true quality,” Chelle told thenff.com.

Chelle expressed satisfaction with the atmosphere in the team’s camp, revealing that the players remain in high spirits and are fully committed to securing victories in both encounters.

“The spirit in camp is high and everyone is focused on achieving victory in both matches,” he added.

The Super Eagles will now look to translate that positive atmosphere into performances on the pitch as they seek to collect six points from the two meetings and strengthen their chances of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON.