US EditionNigeria/South Africa: World Cup Qualifier - Chelle Confident Nigeria Can Deliver Against South Africa Despite Osimhen Blow
Nigeria trails South Africa by six points in Group C and must win to keep World Cup qualification hopes alive with only three matches left, coach Eric Chelle said.
- On Tuesday night, Nigeria's Super Eagles took on South Africa's Bafana Bafana at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein as part of their important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
- The match followed a 1-1 draw earlier in the qualifiers, with Nigeria needing a win to boost their poor qualification campaign and reduce the six-point gap behind Bafana.
- Nigeria played without injured star striker Victor Osimhen who returned to Istanbul after picking up an ankle injury against Rwanda, while the team relied on players like Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon for attacking strength.
- Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali expressed confidence saying, "I'm sure we're going to win that game," emphasizing belief, unity, and execution as keys to Nigeria's hopes.
- South Africa, under pressure to secure their first World Cup berth since 2010, faced a fiercely contested match that could prove pivotal for both teams' qualification prospects.
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