Why Chelle Isn’t to Blame for the Super Eagles Missing the 2026 World Cup, Udeze Insists
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has defended head coach Eric Chelle after Nigeria’s dramatic playoff exit against DR Congo in Morocco. Despite a strong recovery after early setbacks in qualifying, the Eagles fell 5–3 in a penalty shootout following a 1–1 draw. This is the second straight World Cup that Nigeria will miss. Udeze told Brila FM that responsibility lies beyond the Franco-Malian coach, pointing to ongoing team rebuilding and the role of friendly matches and development tournaments in preparing for future qualifiers.
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