Video: Super Eagles Coach, Chelle says pressure affects team’s technical performance
Abdullateef Fowewe
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Lesotho at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday night, boosting their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Video: Super Eagles Coach Chelle Says Pressure Affects Team’s Technical Performance
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle reflected on the team’s performance, acknowledging the intense pressure weighing on the squad.
He said, “We are happy because we won the three points. We are still alive. I want to congratulate them. We feel the pressure since March. Every time my players come into camp, they feel the pressure.”
On the impact of pressure during the match, Chelle admitted, “Pressure makes us miss things technically. Playing a game without anything, it’s not the same football. In the first half, we were under pressure. Sometimes we miss something technically, it’s difficult to come on the pitch because of the tension.”
Despite these challenges, the coach expressed pride in his team’s resilience, “I’m so proud of my guys. I told them, I’m so proud of them also.”
