Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has urged his players to leave nothing on the pitch as Nigeria prepares for a critical pair of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Tanzania.

The double-header comes at a defining moment for Nigeria's campaign. The Super Eagles are still licking their wounds after a chastening 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in their last outing — a result that has left their qualification hopes under pressure.

Two games, maximum points

Nigeria will first host the Taifa Stars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, before making the trip to Zanzibar for the return fixture at the Amman Stadium the following Tuesday.

Chelle made clear that anything less than six points from the two matches would be unacceptable. The Malian coach called on his squad to channel the hurt of their defeat and channel it into a performance that reflects their true capabilities.