Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle believes that a successful outing at the crucial 2026 World Cup playoffs coming up next week will drive his ambition to win the 2025 AFCON, which will be held in Morocco between December this year and January 2026.
Nigeria will face Gabon in one of the semi-finals of the African playoffs next Thursday, with a potential date against the winners of the other semi-final between DR Congo and Cameroon.