Eric Chelle Targets World Cup Playoff Success to Inspire 2025 AFCON Glory

Nigerian footballer Eric Chelle is focused on leading the Super Eagles to success in the upcoming 2026 World Cup playoff, with an eye on winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Despite previous disappointments, Chelle is determined to secure victory in the continental tournament.

Nigeria faces Gabon in the semi-finals, aiming for a final clash against either DR Congo or Cameroon. Chelle's goal is to use the World Cup playoff as a stepping stone towards achieving AFCON glory in December 2025.

Nigeria, a three-time African champion, last won the tournament in 2013 and narrowly missed out in the final hosted by Ivory Coast.