Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, insists that winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs will inspire the team to pursue a fourth title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The West Africans are preparing for the playoffs, which will commence in Morocco next Thursday.

The Super Eagles will then shift their attention to the AFCON after the mini-tournament.

Chelle believes that success in the playoffs will propel his team towards achieving their ultimate goal in Morocco.

“Before AFCON, there’s a crucial target: the World Cup play-offs. The goal is to win those matches,” Chelle told cafonline.
“If we arrive on the back of play-off success, stopping us will be difficult.”

The Super Eagles have been drawn against Tunisia, Tanzania, and Uganda in Group C at the AFCON.