Tremendous Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has praised his group after they defeated Rwanda 2-0 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday on the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.
The win was Nigeria’s first within the qualification collection after 5 video games. It moved them as much as fourth place in Group C.
Victor Osimhen, enjoying his first recreation of the qualifiers, scored each targets within the first half to provide Nigeria an necessary three factors.
Chelle Comfortable With Staff’s Flexibility
Nigeria began the match in a 4-3-1-2 formation, with Osimhen main the assault together with Moses Simon and Ademola Lookman. As the sport went on, Chelle modified the formation to a 4-3-3 and later to a 4-2-3-1. These adjustments helped Nigeria management the sport and eventually earn their first win in Rwanda after three earlier failed makes an attempt.
After the match, Chelle stated he was happy with how the group tailored and labored onerous.
“We have now a group with strengths and weaknesses, and my job is to search out the very best plan to assist us win,” Chelle stated.
“We performed with two or three completely different methods immediately, and I’m happy with how nicely the gamers adjusted. They deserve this win.”
Focus Turns to Zimbabwe
Though he was proud of the end result, Chelle reminded his gamers that there’s nonetheless work to do.
“This was solely the primary recreation. We have now to maintain working and enhancing,” he stated.
“We have now one other necessary match towards Zimbabwe on twenty fifth March, and we must be prepared.”
The Tremendous Eagles will face Zimbabwe subsequent Tuesday on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. One other win may enhance their possibilities of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
