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Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has warned his players against complacency as Nigeria prepares for a crucial two-legged encounter with Tanzania in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Nigeria will host the Taifa Stars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday before travelling to Zanzibar for the return fixture at the Amaan Stadium next Tuesday.
The fixtures present an important opportunity for the Super Eagles to put their qualifying campaign back on track after suffering a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their previous outing. The result has increased the pressure on the team, making maximum points from the upcoming matches particularly important.
Speaking ahead of the encounter, Chelle stressed that his players must approach both games with determination, discipline, and the right mentality. He also made it clear that the team cannot afford another disappointing performance if they hope to restore confidence among supporters.
“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 the Nigeria Football Federation’s official website.
Beyond the need to secure victories, the two matches will offer Chelle an opportunity to assess his team’s response to adversity. The Super Eagles have considerable individual quality, but their ability to turn that quality into consistent performances remains a major talking point.
Tanzania, meanwhile, will be hoping to take advantage of any uncertainty within the Nigerian camp. The Taifa Stars are unlikely to travel to Uyo simply to make up the numbers, especially with another opportunity to challenge Nigeria awaiting them on home soil.
For Nigeria, winning the first leg could provide a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the trip to Zanzibar. However, Chelle will know that the job will not be complete until his team delivers a convincing performance across both fixtures.
With qualification ambitions at stake and supporters expecting a response after the Guinea-Bissau setback, the message from the Super Eagles coach is clear: Nigeria must take Tanzania seriously and let its performance do the talking.
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