Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has tried to calm the storm surrounding Nigeria’s painful penalty shootout loss to DR Congo, insisting his decision to keep William Troost-Ekong on the bench was based on what he felt the team needed in the final moments.

People can now say bringing on the captain might have been better, but it was my choice. We lost, and I have to focus on the next tournament.”

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed that Victor Osimhen was substituted at half-time because the striker picked up an injury during Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying playoff loss to DR Congo in Rabat on Sunday.

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed two major changes to his lineup for tonight’s World Cup playoff clash against