Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has said his team will have to beat Tanzania again Tuesday after a 3-1 home win in the first leg of this 2027 AFCON qualifying double-header.
After Friday’s home win, the Super Eagles are now a point behind Group L leaders Guinea Bissau after three rounds of matches with only the group winners guaranteed a place in next year’s tournament in East Africa.
“The most important thing now is the next game,” Eric Chelle said in his post-match media briefing.
“It was a good game, but we lost concentration for 30 seconds in the first half, we made a little mistake and we took a goal.
“We have another game in a few days, we have to go to Tanzania and win this game.
“This victory is good and we hope to continue to win.”
The Super Eagles coach explained that two-goal hero Tolu Arokodare started from the bench because he wanted the team to start with high pressing, which Venezia striker Jerome Akor is better at.
He also disclosed that Ademola Lookman suffered a shock on his left knee and so was forced out of the match in the first half.
