Nigeria coach Eric Chelle told his players they need to stay sharp for their upcoming game against Zimbabwe. Both teams want to improve their chances after struggling early in the World Cup qualifying rounds. The match happens Tuesday at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, located in Uyo. Everyone can watch when the game starts at 6 PM Central African Time.
The Super Eagles hold fourth place with six points earned. Zimbabwe sits at the bottom of Group C with just three points. Chelle started his job as Nigeria's head coach back in January. He coached his first game against Rwanda on Thursday, where his team won 2-0. After that victory, he made sure his players knew they couldn't relax against Zimbabwe.
Chelle mentioned that his team must keep getting better despite winning their previous match. He wants to focus on making his players perform better rather than worry about what Zimbabwe might do poorly. The coach believes putting energy into his team's improvement matters more than studying their opponent's weaknesses during preparation.
He praised his players for their effort against Rwanda but reminded them this journey had just begun. Chelle expressed happiness about winning his first game but emphasized that constant improvement remains necessary. The coach clearly expects his team to build on their recent success as they face Zimbabwe in this important qualification battle.
The Super Eagles hold fourth place with six points earned. Zimbabwe sits at the bottom of Group C with just three points. Chelle started his job as Nigeria's head coach back in January. He coached his first game against Rwanda on Thursday, where his team won 2-0. After that victory, he made sure his players knew they couldn't relax against Zimbabwe.
Chelle mentioned that his team must keep getting better despite winning their previous match. He wants to focus on making his players perform better rather than worry about what Zimbabwe might do poorly. The coach believes putting energy into his team's improvement matters more than studying their opponent's weaknesses during preparation.
He praised his players for their effort against Rwanda but reminded them this journey had just begun. Chelle expressed happiness about winning his first game but emphasized that constant improvement remains necessary. The coach clearly expects his team to build on their recent success as they face Zimbabwe in this important qualification battle.
