Eric Chelle, head coach of the Super Eagles, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will defeat Tanzania in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Uyo.
Chelle gave the assurance at a pre-match press conference in Uyo, saying his players were in good shape ahead of the encounter.
“I know the group and the players I selected. If we win, I take the credit, and if we lose, I take responsibility,” Chelle said.
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He said the team had a clear plan and needed to remain focused, maintain the right mentality and approach the game with intensity and aggression.
Tanzania have already qualified for the tournament as one of the co-host nations, but Chelle said a victory over Nigeria would still be a significant achievement for the team.
He added that the players’ attitude and mentality would be crucial to the match’s outcome.
“The attitude and enthusiasm are very important. The state of mind of the players is the most important thing in a game,” he said.
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