Chelle, however, admitted that anything can happen in a football match.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle has said his players must approach Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Lesotho with intensity and aggression if they want to win.
He made this known on Thursday in Polokwane, South Africa while addressing reporters.
TheNiche had earlier reported that Nigeria will face the Crocodiles of Lesotho in a 2026 FIFA World World Cup qualifying matchday nine fixture at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on Friday
A draw or defeat in the encounter could end the Super Eagles’ slim chances of qualifying for the global soccer fiesta if South Africa or Benin Republic win their games.
Speaking ahead of the match, Chelle admitted that anything can happen in a football match.
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He however, declared that it is important for his players to give their best against Lesotho if they want to win.
He said, “Everybody can’t go to the World Cup, in football anything can happen during the game because of the weather, referee’s error, and mistakes,”
“We need to stay focused on what we want to achieve. What we want is to achieve victory.
“After that there will be another game. We are hundred percent focused on this game against Lesotho tomorrow. A good team with a good coach.
“We need to start well, focused on this game. We start to start with intensity and be aggressive as well.”
The game will kick-off at 5p.m. Nigerian time.
