World Cup Qualifier: Chelle backs Lookman as Nigeria face must-win Rwanda clash
Story By Jameel Lawan Yakasai
With Nigeria’s World Cup hopes hanging by a thread, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle faced the media in Uyo on Friday, setting the tone ahead of Saturday’s all-important FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda.
The Super Eagles sit fourth in Group C with seven points, nine adrift of leaders South Africa. Another slip could all but end their chances of reaching the 2026 Mundial in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Rwanda, meanwhile, occupy second spot on eight points and arrive in Uyo knowing this fixture could shape their own destiny.
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Chelle, who replaced Finidi George after Nigeria’s shock loss to Benin, stressed focus and mentality over long-term worries, insisting his side must treat Saturday’s clash as a final.
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