Chelle warns of setbacks ahead of Super Eagles' Guinea-Bissau AFCON qualifier
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle warns of major setback ahead of Tuesday evening's 2027 AFCON qualifier against Guinea-Bissau in Bissau, citing insufficient preparation time due to FIFA window constraints—only one or two training sessions available for tactics. Chelle also raised concerns about striker George Ilenikhena's fitness, with at least two other players expected to undergo fitness tests before the match at Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro.
Nigeria comes into this qualifier after a win over Madagascar in their opening match, though Chelle admitted the performance wasn't impressive despite deserving the victory based on statistics. Guinea-Bissau also won their opener, making this match crucial for both teams' group standing in the qualifiers.
With limited time to prepare and key players' availability uncertain, will the Super Eagles overcome these challenges to secure another win and strengthen their position in the AFCON qualification race?