Tremendous Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze says Nigeria’s unity and “household spirit” would be the deciding issue when the crew faces DR Congo tonight within the all-important CAF World Cup playoff last in Rabat.
The AC Milan ahead insists the Tremendous Eagles have grown stronger mentally and emotionally in the previous few months, crediting head coach Eric Chelle for instilling perception and id within the squad.
Contemporary from contributing to the dramatic 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon, Chukwueze says the gamers have moved previous each distraction, together with the pre-match fee disaster, and are actually totally locked in on securing a World Cup ticket for 2026.
In keeping with him, the resilience proven on Thursday—coming again after conceding a heartbreaking 89th-minute equaliser—proves that Nigeria now carry the mentality of a crew that refuses to fold underneath stress.
“We’re a household. That’s our energy,” Chukwueze mentioned. “Once you noticed the way in which we reacted in further time in opposition to Gabon, you might inform this crew needs the World Cup badly. Tonight, we are going to struggle collectively once more.”
Chukwueze additionally pointed to Nigeria’s historic report in opposition to DR Congo as motivation. The Tremendous Eagles gained key AFCON conferences in 1976, 1992 and 1994, and famously dominated them 5–0 in Abuja in 2010.
He warned, nonetheless, that the Leopards have improved and shouldn’t be underestimated—particularly after defeating Cameroon within the semi-final to arrange tonight’s showdown.
He praised Chelle’s unbeaten run in aggressive matches, calling the Franco-Malian’s tactical self-discipline a significant cause for Nigeria’s rising confidence.
“Coach Chelle trusts us, and we belief him. He has given us freedom to assault and self-discipline to defend. We need to repay him tonight.”
Chukwueze ended with a message to Nigerians: “We all know what’s at stake. That is for 200 million folks. We don’t need to miss the World Cup once more. We’ll give every part.”
