{
  "id": 19942300,
  "title": "AFCON qualifiers: Chelle names Super Eagles star he's happy with despite missing chances",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/afcon-qualifiers-chelle-names-super-eagles-star-hes-happy-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T06:47:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/14/afcon-qualifiers-eric-chelle-names-super-eagles-star-hes-happy-with-despite-missing-3-chances/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's head coach Eric Chelle has commended Akor Adams for his performance in the 3-1 victory over Tanzania, despite recognizing the striker's missed opportunities to score more goals. Adams started alongside Ademola Lookman and was substituted by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the second half. Chelle lauded Adams for his hard work and commitment, praising the forward's pressing, work rate, and contribution to winning possession which led to Nigeria's first goal. However, he urged Adams to improve his finishing ability after failing to capitalize on several scoring chances. Chelle highlighted Adams' crucial role in Nigeria's build-up play, which facilitated Alhassan Yusuf's goal. Despite acknowledging Adams' shortcomings in front of goal, the coach expressed his satisfaction with his overall performance and looks forward to seeing the striker's improvement against Tanzania in the return fixture.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has applauded Akor Adams for his contribution to Nigeria’s 3-1 victory over Tanzania, although he believes the striker missed an opportunity to make an even greater impact by scoring two or three goals. The Venezia forward was handed a starting role alongside Ademola Lookman before making way for Fisayo […] AFCON qualifiers: Chelle names Super Eagles star he's…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      },
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      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}