Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle has vowed that his team would put the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau in the same condition that the Nigerian side found themselves in at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau on Tuesday when both sides meet again in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Super Eagles suffered a 3-0 defeat against the Djurtus, a result that consolidated Guinea-Bissau’s position at the top of Group L and enhanced their chances of securing the sole qualification spot for the biennial tournament.
Chelle maintained that the Super Eagles still have an opportunity to qualify, emphasising that the team must secure victories against Tanzania in both fixtures to sustain their qualification prospects.
He told reporters after the game: “To be very objective about this game, this is not the end. We have many games to play.
“We have two fixtures against Tanzania in November. We must secure victories in both matches. Subsequently, Guinea-Bissau will travel to Uyo, and we have to put them in the same condition that we are in here.
“I maintain considerable confidence in my team. Today was not a favourable occasion for us. This is the first time that I have seen my team like that, so we will have to go forward. Both games against Tanzania are very important.
“Subsequently, there is the concluding match against Madagascar and thereafter Guinea-Bissau. Numerous possibilities can materialise.”
The Super Eagles presently occupy second position in the group with three points, whereas Guinea-Bissau lead the group with six points and a favourable goal difference.