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The Digest:

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has made a fierce vow to lead Nigeria to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Franco-Malian tactician rallied his players to adopt a "warrior state of mind" and "be like sharks" ahead of their crucial playoff clash against Gabon, signaling a transformed team ready to hunt its ultimate prize.

Key Points:
  • Coach Eric Chelle has revitalized the Super Eagles after a poor start to qualifiers.
  • The team is unbeaten in six matches, securing 14 from a possible 18 points.
  • Nigeria must win a continental playoff to reach the World Cup.
  • Chelle credited Nigerian fans for their support in the team's revival.
  • He vowed to do his best, stating "Inshallah, we will go to the FIFA World Cup."
  • The coach demanded a "warrior" mentality from his players for the final push.
  • The mission is to erase the pain of missing the 2022 World Cup.
Chelle’s call to "be like sharks" embodies a team no longer merely swimming, but hunting with purpose in the storm of high-stakes qualification, where only the most relentless will survive.

Sources: Soccernet