Super Eagles' World Cup Dreams Crushed by DR Congo in Dramatic Playoff
Eric Chelle remains positive about the Super Eagles' efforts as DR Congo eliminates Nigeria from World Cup contention in a penalty shootout. The match, held in Rabat, Morocco, saw Nigeria struggle to regain control, ultimately losing the spot.
This defeat marks Nigeria's second consecutive absence from the World Cup, raising questions about the team's future. Chelle, who took charge in January, oversaw the disappointing end to Nigeria's qualification campaign.
The focus now shifts to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco.
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