Nigeria coach Eric Chelle dey happy for ein players sake of say dem give am the correct result against Lesotho, wey keep dia 2026 World Cup dreams alive.
Second-half goals from William Troost-Ekong and Akor Adams secure 2-1 win over the Crocodiles for Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday, although late reply from Hlompho Kalake give the Super Eagles small scare.
Chelle ein side dey close within one point of second-place South Africa for Group C with one game wey remain for qualifying, and the visit of Benin to Uyo on Tuesday don take on extra importance now.
Chelle dey hope say Bafana Bafana go wilt under the pressure after dem hold dem to 0-0 draw by Zimbabwe for concurrent match, and e don call on Nigerians to come out in dia droves to support ein team against the Cheetahs.
“We dey happy because we get the three points – we still dey alive. I dey proud of my players and I want to congratulate dem,” e talk.
“Since March, we dey feel the pressure because Nigeria must qualify for the World Cup. Hopefully, other teams go start to feel that same pressure too.
“We need our fans behind us to put pressure on Benin. This na World Cup qualification – e start the moment dem arrive for our country. We must finish the job on the pitch.”
Key Points:
- Nigeria beat Lesotho 2-1 to keep World Cup hopes alive.
- Coach Chelle hails players and calls for fan support.
- Crucial match against Benin in Uyo on Tuesday.