Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has praised Victor Osimhen and coach Eric Chelle for the Super Eagles battling performances in 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
The Super Eagles recorded their first-ever win in Rwanda, before they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Zimbabwe.
They still have a lot to play for if they were to qualify for next year’s Mundial.
“I loved the commitment and attitude of Osimhen, he gave everything and scored three goals,” Ikpeba saluted on SuperSport TV programme Monday Night Football
“There was nothing wrong with him walking out angrily after the Zimbabwe match. Such things happen.”
Ikpeba also commended Eric Chelle for infusing a new fighting spirit in the Super Eagles.
“Had we appointed him earlier, we would have been in a better position on the table,” he said.
“Against Zimbabwe, we did enough to win the game, but we did not take our chances.
“We still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup, it’s for the boys to regroup in September and go for it again.”
