WCQ: Good News for Bafana Bafana As Super Eagles Coach Declares War on Benin
- Bafana Bafana have received a major boost ahead of Nigeria's clash with the Benin Republic in the last World Cup qualifier
- The Super Eagles need a win to qualify as either the group winners or among the best second-place teams
- Nigeria national team coach, Eric Chelle, has dropped a strong message ahead of their Tuesday showdown against Gernor Rohr's men
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Bafana Bafana have received a form of good news ahead of their last World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has vowed that the Super Eagles will give everything when they face Benin in their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
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The two West African rivals will clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, with both sides knowing that only a victory will keep their qualification hopes alive.
Benin currently leads Group C and is just 90 minutes away from making history by booking their first-ever World Cup ticket, while the Super Eagles must win to stand any chance of progressing, either as group leaders or second place.
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Bafana Baana could've had the edge to qualify for the competition, but suffered a huge blow when FIFA deducted three points from their tally after fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho back in March.
Chelle declares war on Benin Republic
Chelle has issued a fiery statement that’s sure to fire up Hugo Broos and his Bafana Bafana squad, vowing to "declare war" on Gernot Rohr's Benin ahead of what promises to be a heated encounter in Uyo, Akwa Ibom's capital city.
The Malian tactician admitted that his team is feeling the weight of expectation ahead of the decisive fixture, noting that the pressure has been building for months.
He explained that since March, every time his players have reported for national duty, they have felt the immense responsibility to qualify for the World Cup. The coach emphasised that Nigeria’s stature in African football demands results and that such pressure is part of the job.
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Chelle urged Nigerian football fans to rally behind the Super Eagles, insisting their support would help pile pressure on Benin. He stressed that the contest begins the moment the visitors arrive in Nigeria, calling for intensity, aggression, and early goals from his team.
He added that the upcoming training sessions would be crucial in finalising their game plan, but reminded everyone, from the players to officials, the NFF, and supporters, that qualification requires collective effort.
"As I told my players," he concluded, "we go to war again."
Chelle's words garnered different reactions from South Africans on social media, many of whom are rooting for Nigeria to win against the Benin Republic.
Khutso said:
"Give them Egusi soup, lock the toilets book them a bus 5 hours later. Borrow the Orlando Pirates Sangoma."
KayGee wrote:
"Make them suffer in Nigeria brothers then win 4 nil."
Senzwa implied:
"Good Nigeria 😅 let them walk from the airport, give them Egusi for lunch. Give them 1 room for the whole team."
George.2Ko shared:
"I don't care how y'all do it, you can even use sorcery and dark magic, I am not concerned how you do it, Just win.😂"
Makatikele.Noko commented:
"Knowing how useless we can be Nigeria might might defeat Benin and we draw Rwanda."
Adv_Dlela added:
"In Super Eagles we believe 🫂 Our brothers from another mother. Our Sbaris as Mzansi."
Kaizer Chiefs legend backs Mbokazi
Briefly News also reported that a Kaizer Chiefs legend has backed Mbekezeli Mbokazi despite being sent off in Bafana Bafana's draw against Zimbabwe.
The South African football legend backed the Orlando Pirates captain by claiming he took one for the team despite retaliating against an attack.
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