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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle believes victory in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs will create unstoppable momentum for Nigeria’s campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Key Points
- Chelle identified the World Cup playoffs as the immediate priority before AFCON preparations.
- Nigeria faces Gabon on November 13 in Rabat, with Cameroon or DR Congo awaiting the winner.
- The coach emphasized that success in Morocco would build crucial confidence for the AFCON tournament.
- He described coaching Nigeria as an obligation to "win everything" while maintaining humility.
- Chelle praised the quality of his squad but stressed the need for seriousness and unity.
- The playoff finals are scheduled for November 16, just before AFCON preparations intensify.
- He expressed confidence that a playoff-winning team would be difficult to stop in Morocco.
For Chelle, the path to African glory runs through Rabat, where World Cup qualification could forge the resilient mentality needed to conquer the continent.
Sources: CAF Online
