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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has challenged his players to work hard and secure maximum points in their two-legged 2027 AFCON qualifying encounters against Tanzania.
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Nigeria will host Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday before travelling to Zanzibar for the return fixture four days later, with Chelle’s men desperate to bounce back from their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau.
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Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the double-header, leaving Ademola Lookman, Tolu Arokodare, Akor Adams and Taiwo Awoniyi to battle for a starting spot in Nigeria’s attack.
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Guinea-Bissau’s 1-1 draw against Madagascar has extended their lead at the top of Group L to four points, while Nigeria remain second with three points from two matches, increasing the importance of securing victories against Tanzania.
November 13, (THEWILL) – Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has set his sights on getting the maximum points against Tanzania in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Tanzania.
Nigeria will face Tanzania in the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday before travelling to Zanzibar for the second leg four days later.
Chelle’s men head into the double-header under pressure to revive their qualification hopes following the 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their last match.
The Franco-Malian gaffer has urged his players to work hard to secure the maximum points in the two matches.
Chelle said: “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.
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“The spirit in camp is high, and everyone is focused on achieving victory in both matches.”
Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the encounter, with the likes of Ademola Lookman, Tolu Arokodare, Akor Adams, and Taiwo Awoniyi expected to fight for the nod to start upfront.
In the other Group L match played on Thursday, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar played out a 1-1 draw.
The result extends Guinea-Bissau’s lead on the log to four points before Nigeria’s clash against Tanzania on Friday.
The Super Eagles occupy the second position in the group with three points from two matches.
