Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

Today ’ll be toughest day on my job -Chelle

Eric Chelle

Eric Chelle

By Akanimo Kufre, Uyo

Nigeria’s Super Eagles handler, Eric Chelle has admitted that the Nigeria encounter with Benin Republic would be a tension soaked match for the FIFA World Cup slot.

“I need to put my mind into my players. There is going to be a lot of pressure, but we will remain focused.

“We would do everything to go to the World Cup.”

Nigeria has a slim chance that would be dependent on the result  from Rwanda and South Africa game.

However, Benin Coach and former Super Eagles handler Gernot Rohr said today’s game against Nigeria would not be emotional but fanatic football.

“We would like to take control of the game and play forward.”

Nigeria’s captain Trooot Ekong assured that the Super Eagles team will give the best version of themselves with the support of Nigerians.