{"id":17481,"date":"2026-11-14T05:47:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T05:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/14\/afcon-2027q-chelle-reacts-to-tanzania-win-gives-lookman-injury-update-hails-arokodare\/"},"modified":"2026-11-14T05:47:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T05:47:15","slug":"afcon-2027q-chelle-reacts-to-tanzania-win-gives-lookman-injury-update-hails-arokodare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/14\/afcon-2027q-chelle-reacts-to-tanzania-win-gives-lookman-injury-update-hails-arokodare\/","title":{"rendered":"AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Reacts To Tanzania Win; Gives Lookman Injury Update, Hails Arokodare"},"content":{"rendered":"

Super Eagles head coach \u00c9ric Chelle has reacted to Nigeria\u2019s 3-1 victory over Tanzania in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three encounter in Uyo on Friday night.<\/p>\n

Goals from Alhassan Yusuf and substitute Tolu Arokodare, who netted twice, secured all three points for Nigeria against Miguel Gamondi\u2019s men.<\/p>\n

Alphonce Msanga scored Tanzania\u2019s only goal of the encounter.<\/p>\n

Chelle Reflects On Dominant Win<\/h3>\n

Despite the convincing victory, Chelle admitted that his team still had areas to improve ahead of the return fixture in Tanzania.<\/p>\n

The Malian tactician acknowledged both the positives and shortcomings in his side\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a lot of good things, but there are some bad things. We are not perfect. We have a few days to correct everything,\u201d Chelle told reporters after the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to go to Tanzania to win the next game. The most important is the next game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read Also:AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Defends Okoye\u2019s Exclusion For Tanzania Double-Header<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lookman\u2019s Injury Update<\/h3>\n

Nigeria could be without Ademola Lookman for Tuesday\u2019s matchday four encounter against Tanzania after the forward picked up an injury during Friday\u2019s game.<\/p>\n

Lookman was forced off late in the first half and was replaced by Moses Simon following a knock to his knee.<\/p>\n

Providing an update on the Atalanta forward\u2019s condition, Chelle explained that the injury occurred while Lookman was attempting to score with his left foot.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdemola has a little problem. He took a knock on his knee when he tried to score a goal with his left foot,\u201d Chelle disclosed.<\/p>\n

His availability for the return leg remains uncertain pending further assessment.<\/p>\n

Chelle Praises Super-Sub Arokodare<\/h3>\n

Chelle also reserved special praise for Arokodare, whose introduction proved decisive in the game.<\/p>\n

The coach highlighted the forward\u2019s quality, confidence and determination, insisting that his performance demonstrated exactly why he was brought into the national team.<\/p>\n

\u201cTolu showed exactly why we brought him into this team. Coming off the bench and scoring twice takes quality, confidence and determination. He gave us a different attacking threat and made a huge impact when the team needed him,\u201d Chelle added.<\/p>\n

By Adeboye Amosu<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Source: <\/p>\n

Complete Sports<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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