AFCON Qualifiers: Chelle opens up on why Super Eagles lost in Bissau

Nigerians took to social media to express their disappointment following the Super Eagles' 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Guinea-Bissau scored all three goals in the match, with Franculino Djú opening the scoring in the first half via an assist from Renato Nhaga. Mama Baldé added a second goal in the 65th minute, while Álvaro Djaló secured the victory with a late stoppage-time goal.

Reacting to the defeat, some Nigerians criticized the performance of the Super Eagles players, while others blamed the coaches. On social media platform X, users shared their opinions, with @akwaibomdaily stating that only Bassey showed any serious intent for the team, while others like @_AbiolaPharays and @Habatovation1 questioned the overall quality of the squad. @BukolaOfGod pondered the discrepancy between the players' abilities in top leagues and their performance for Nigeria.

Several users called for changes, with @akwaibomdaily suggesting that Nwabali should be benched and @Elishama labeling the team as a "total disgrace." @Trinityter77 and @GodwinsOE urged for an urgent discussion about Ademola Lookman's form, while @sportingshina argued that both players and coaches should be held accountable for the team's poor performances. @sorungbefaith criticized Eric Chelle for trusting players based solely on their performances during Chelle's tenure, cautioning that it could cost him his job.