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Eric Chelle is saddled with the responsibilities of helping the Super Eagles of Nigeria qualify for the 2026 FIFA world cup tournament; npflupdates.com reports.
Super Eagles is currently fifth in their Group with three points from a possible twelve. The three-time African champions is expected to pick the 2026 world cup ticket after failing to be at the 2022 edition in Qatar.
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Speaking to the media in a recent interview, former international, Mutiu Adepoju urges Chelle to maintain the team’s formation for the Rwanda games.
Under ex manager Jose Peseiro, the 2023 AFCON finalist utilised a counter-attacking formation. Adepoju is of the opinion, that the same formation be maintained as it is already familiar with the players.
“A system like that will be a little bit strange to the players and the fans as well,” Adepoju told Afrik-Foot.
“What we are used to is playing from the wings, having the ball all the time, and having players that can take it from the wings. It might take time to understand, but it depends on the players,” Adepoju said.
Pakistan coach warn Nigeria against underrating Rwanda
In a similar story, former head coach of the Malawi national football team, Stephen Constantine, has warned Nigeria against underrating the Amavubis of Rwanda.
According to the Pakistan national team manager, big population size does not matter but tactics.
“It’s not about size or population but what you do with what you have, and Rwanda does that well,” said the 62-year-old head coach, who spoke to Deutsche Welle, as quoted by The New Times ahead of the clash.
“I think Rwanda is underestimated to a large degree, but there’s talent in Rwanda, lots of talent. That is what happens when you give players time and opportunity to develop.”
Goodman snub Super Eagles for Canada national football team
Also in another story, Super Eagles eligible goalkeeper Owen Goodman confirm his willingness to represent Canada national team other than the national team.
According to Phil Goodman, the 21-year-old has already decided on joining the American national team. But fave a huge challenge of getting an international passport.
“CANADA ALL DAY LONG… I THINK HE’S ALREADY MADE THE DECISION… HE TELLS ME HE FEELS MORE CANADIAN THAN NIGERIAN. HIS PREFERENCE IS CANADA, BUT THE ONLY WAY THAT CAN HAPPEN IS IF HE GETS HIS CITIZENSHIP. HE WANTS TO BECOME A CITIZEN ANYWAY AND IT GIVES HIM A BETTER CHANCE OF A CALL-UP’, Phil Goodman told OwnGoalNigeria.com.
