I am determined - Chelle vows Super Eagles will qualify for 2026 World Cup
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According to Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 4-0 to Sudan due to mistakes, and he warns they may face heavier defeat against Congo to wrap up CHAN. - ACLSports/X

I am determined - Chelle vows Super Eagles will qualify for 2026 World Cup

Hassan Abdulsalam 13:58 - 13.08.2025

Chelle has vowed Super Eagles will qualify for World Cup

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has declared that Nigeria will not give up on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite being written off by many observers.

According to Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 4-0 to Sudan due to mistakes, and he warns they may face heavier defeat against Congo to wrap up CHAN. - CAF

Nigeria currently sits fourth in their qualification group with seven points, trailing leaders South Africa by six points.

Rwanda and Benin are tied on eight points in second and third respectively, while only the group winner earns an automatic ticket to the tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

What Chelle said

Speaking ahead of the decisive run of fixtures, Chelle insisted his side can still turn things around.

“Many people have written us off already. But I am determined. We have four games left to play, and my players and I will do all we can to win those games,” he said.

The Super Eagles face Rwanda in Uyo next month before an important home clash with group leaders South Africa.

In October, they will travel to Lesotho and then host Benin in their final group match.