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Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: “I’m So Disappointed” – Super Eagles Coach Reacts to Frustrating Draw

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Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: "I’m So Disappointed" – Super Eagles Coach Reacts to Frustrating Draw | Daily Report Nigeria
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  • Super Eagles Struggle to Convert Chances, Frustrating Draw Hurts World Cup Hopes.
  • Eric Chelle Reacts as Nigeria’s Qualification Chances Hang in the Balance.
  • Missed Opportunities and Costly Errors: Can the Super Eagles Still Turn Things Around?

The Super Eagles’ dreams of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a serious blow after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe.

Head coach Eric Chelle didn’t hold back in his post-match comments, showing his disappointment over the team’s struggle to convert their chances.

He firmly believes Nigeria should have wrapped up the game in the first half with a few goals to spare.

Super Eagles Waste Golden Opportunities

After the match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Chelle couldn’t hide his frustration as he reflected on the missed opportunities.

He pointed out the team’s lack of accuracy in front of the goal, saying,

“Normally, we can score maybe ten goals in the first half. When we score a goal in the second half, we think that maybe it’s finished. It is tough because my players were the best on the pitch.”

“I’m so disappointed for my players and for the country.”

Despite having control of the ball and creating plenty of opportunities, Nigeria couldn’t find the back of the net, which allowed Zimbabwe to hang in there and secure a point.

Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes Hanging by a Thread  

With only seven points from six matches, Nigeria now finds itself in fourth place in Group C.

The only team that automatically qualifies for the World Cup is the one that finishes at the top.

The second-place team has a slim chance of making it through playoffs, but that’s only if they rank among the four best runners-up in Africa.

The Eagles are now in a tight spot. Any more mistakes could lead to them missing out on the tournament altogether—a thought that seemed impossible just a few months back.

Also Read: 2026 World Cup: Nigeria vs. Zimbabwe Result, Match Recap & Group C Standings

Chelle Urges for Patience and Time

Even with this setback, Chelle is still optimistic that his team is moving in the right direction. He feels the players are making progress but might need a bit more time to fully embrace his style and tactics.

“The team played with more intensity and aggression. We dominated possession and created fast attacks. Maybe I need more time, maybe not, but I believe we deserved to win.”

The path to the World Cup has definitely gotten more challenging for the Super Eagles, but their journey is far from finished.

If they can sharpen their finishing and find more consistency, there’s still hope for a turnaround.

That said, the room for mistakes is shrinking with every game that goes by.

 

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