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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.
This candid admission pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes environment where national expectation weighs heavily on every pass, tackle, and tactical decision.

Sources: Channels Television