Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Eric Chelle urges Nigeria to fix defensive errors before Tanzania clash

Kora W Goal editorial team14 November 2026 at 10:071 Minute

Image accompanying the source article: 2027 AFCONQ: Chelle reacts to Super Eagles' victory over Tanzania – The Sun Nigeria

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle criticised his side’s defensive performance after their 3-1 win over Tanzania on Friday in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. He said Nigeria had given their opponents an easy goal and called on his players to defend better.

Nigeria took the lead through Alhassan Yusuf in the second minute, before Alphonce Msanga equalised for Tanzania before the break. At the start of the second half, Chelle brought on striker Tolu Arokodare, who scored twice to seal the win.

Ahead of Tuesday’s return match in Zanzibar, Chelle stressed that winning in Uyo was not enough and that his team had to go to Tanzania and win again.