
The Digest:
Coach Eric Chelle stated the Super Eagles have been under "a lot of pressure" since March, acknowledging that the tension impacted their technical performance in the hard-fought 2-1 win over Lesotho.
- Coach Eric Chelle revealed the Super Eagles have been under intense pressure since March.
- He stated the players consistently tell him they feel the weight of Nigeria's World Cup expectations.
- Chelle admitted the pressure caused technical mistakes, especially in the first half against Lesotho.
- He expressed pride in his players for securing the vital three points despite the tension.
- Captain William Troost-Ekong corroborated the pressure, praising Lesotho's tough challenge.
- The team now aims to focus on themselves and improve for the decisive final qualifier.
- Nigeria must beat the Benin Republic to keep their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes alive.
Sources: Channels Television