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Troost-Ekong Confident Super Eagles Can Win Against Rwanda
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has shared that new head coach Eric Chelle has provided the team with clear guidance ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
Speaking to NFF TV, Troost-Ekong gave an update on how the team is preparing for the crucial match against Rwanda on Friday.
“He [Eric Chelle] has given us a lot of instructions. Our focus now is to understand exactly what he expects from us on Friday and work toward delivering it,” Troost-Ekong said.
He also acknowledged the pressure on the team but remains confident they can handle it. “These are the key moments where we need to step up, but none of us is afraid of that. Like I said, this pressure is a privilege for all of us,” he added.
The Super Eagles have struggled against Rwanda recently, failing to win their last two encounters.
Currently, Nigeria sits in fifth place in the World Cup Group C qualifying table with just three points from four matches. They are behind Rwanda, South Africa, Benin Reputhe bloc, and Lesotho, and are still searching for their first win in the group.
Ghanaian Referee, Daniel Laryea, who officiated the Nigeria vs Morocco game in AFCON gets interviews and shared his experience.
The referee reveals how it was his first time in a semi final and was kind of nervous. “I’ve been to three AFCON tournaments, but this is the first time I’ve been in a semi-final.”
“So when coaches choose you for that game, they know your skills and what you can do. But of course, you feel a little nervous because of the level of the match.”
Nigerian Footballer, Bright Osayi-Samuel , react to match as Super Eagles lose to Morocco.
The player calls out CAF for their referee appointment. He shares how the Ghanaian Referee was tough on the field and made bad choices.
“One thing I would say is that the referee was really bad. I’m not saying that was the reason we lost. He is making really bad choices and it’s really tough to watch because we have referees like this in big games like today.
He then praises Morocco for a good game “But Morocco did really well.”
Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle speaks and shared why Nigeria lost the AFCON match to Morocco.
It can be noted that the match was held on the 14th of January, 2026. Nigeria lost the match with a draft in the penalties, 4-2.
During a recent interview, Chelle shared his observations about the match and shared why they lost.
“From a technical point of view, the Super Eagles weren’t at the same level as we displayed in our other matches.”
“I don’t want to say the reason was fatigue, but the truth is that we lacked movement and power.”
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