Éric Chelle praises Super Eagles after their 2-0 Unity Cup semi-final win over Zimbabwe, highlighting discipline and strong preparation

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has praised his players following their 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup semi-final played at The Valley on Tuesday night, describing the performance as a reward for intense preparation and discipline.

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Super Eagles secured a confident win over the Warriors of Zimbabwe, with Millwall winger Femi Azeez scoring both goals to seal Nigeria’s place in the final of the competition.

Chelle said the result reflected the commitment shown by his squad in training, noting the demanding build-up to the encounter.

“This game was good. The players worked a lot during the two days — two training sessions of three hours each — so they worked a lot and deserved this victory,” Chelle stated after the match.

The Super Eagles Unity Cup victory was further underlined by the team’s structured performance, with the coach expressing satisfaction at both the result and the effort displayed on the pitch.

Chelle also acknowledged the quality of the opposition, commending Zimbabwe for their competitiveness despite the defeat.

“Zimbabwe is a good team with strong players and they played well to win this game. I am happy for them. Congratulations to the players,” he added.

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The result continues to build momentum for the Super Eagles as they progress in the tournament, with confidence expected to rise ahead of the final.