Nigeria Coach Defends Decision to Bench Penalty Taker in Congo Defeat

Nigerian coach Eric Chelle faced criticism for not introducing the first-choice penalty taker, William Troost-Ekong, during the World Cup Qualifier playoff against Congo. Chelle opted for Chidozi Awaziem instead, leading to Nigeria's dramatic penalty shootout loss.

Chelle defended his decision, stating that he made the choice based on the situation during the game. The focus now shifts to the next competition as Nigeria looks to bounce back from the defeat.