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Deschamps Supports Zidane to Take Over as France Coach in 2026
France’s head coach, Didier Deschamps, has thrown his support behind Zinedine Zidane as a potential successor when he steps down in 2026.
In his first interview since announcing his departure, Deschamps confirmed he would leave his role in January 2026, sparking discussions about who will take over. Zidane has emerged as a strong contender, with many believing he is the natural choice to lead Les Bleus.
Speaking to L’Équipe, Deschamps acknowledged Zidane’s credentials, saying, “There is a lot of respect between us.
We last met in the summer of 2023 and should see each other again next summer. Zizou is a very good candidate, natural, and even expected. But I don’t know if he actually wants the job.”
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, believes his team could have easily scored up to ten goals against Zimbabwe in their 1-1 draw on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Victor Osimhen gave Nigeria the lead in the 74th minute with a well-placed header, but Zimbabwe leveled the score in stoppage time through Tawanda Chirewa, forcing both sides to settle for a point.
Reflecting on the match, Chelle said, “We could have scored ten goals in the first half. We made some mistakes with our finishing, and Zimbabwe defended well and slowed the game down.”
Nigeria now sits in fourth place in Group C with seven points, six behind group leaders South Africa.
Kenneth Omeruo has shown support for his Super Eagles teammates despite their 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday in Uyo.
Victor Osimhen gave Nigeria the lead in the 74th minute, but Zimbabwe responded late with Chawanda Chirewa’s equalizer.
Reacting to the result, Omeruo shared his thoughts on X, saying, “Well done boys… we are almost there. Unlucky with the late goal. #Believe.”
Nigeria remains in fourth place in Group C with seven points from six matches. Eric Chelle’s team will face Rwanda when the qualifiers resume in September.
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has praised Ola Aina and Bright Osayi-Samuel for their strong performances in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.
The match, held at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, ended with both teams sharing the points. After a goalless first half, Victor Osimhen put Nigeria ahead in the 74th minute with a well-placed header. However, Zimbabwe struck back late in the game when Tawanda Chirewa found the net, leveling the score.
In his post-match interview, Chelle praised the efforts of Aina and Osayi-Samuel, saying they gave solid performances despite the tough conditions.
“Ola did well switching between the right and left sides, and Bright also had a good game,” Chelle said. “It was tough in the final moments, but we managed to get a draw.” Following the result, Nigeria now sits in fourth place in Group C with seven points.
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