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Siasia tells Chelle to rely on Lookman, Arokodare
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Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has advised Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle to maximise Ademola Lookman’s set-piece ability and Tolu Arokodare’s physical presence when they face South Africa in Tuesday’s (today’s) crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Nigeria travel to Bloemfontein following a narrow 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo, where Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Arokodare came off the bench to score the decisive goal just five minutes after his introduction.
The win kept the Super Eagles within touching distance of Group C leaders South Africa, with victory at the Free State Stadium potentially reducing the gap to three points.
Speaking on SuperSport, Siasia said the result against Rwanda should boost confidence but warned that Bafana Bafana, who have won four straight qualifiers for the first time since 2002, will be formidable opponents.
“We need to keep the ball, win free-kicks, and allow players like Lookman to make the difference. Arokodare can also be important in holding up play and creating chances,” he said.
The 1994 AFCON winner urged Chelle’s men to limit defensive errors, avoid unnecessary fouls, and seize opportunities away from home to secure at least a point, or ideally, all three points, to strengthen their qualification hopes.
Siasia stressed the importance of proper planning for the encounter, highlighting the need to build on their performance against Rwanda while creating more chances.
He noted that although Bafana Bafana currently sit at the top of the group, they would need to be very cautious as facing Nigeria has historically been challenging for them, saying, “Facing Nigeria has never been easy for South Africa, but we must have a clear plan.”
The former Nigeria international emphasised that the backline must avoid committing fouls, especially with the match being played away from home, and called for the team to capitalise on set-piece situations through Lookman’s expertise.
Arokodare’s impact against Rwanda, where he pounced on a loose ball to bundle home the winner, has given Siasia confidence that the striker can play a crucial role in the team’s attacking phase through his ability to hold up the ball and create opportunities for teammates.
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UCL: Lamine Yamal breaks Mbappe’s record
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Yamal’s assist for Jules Kounde means he now has more goal involvements in the tournament than any other player aged 18 or younger.
The Spaniard has now beaten Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe’s record.
Barcelona had to come from behind to get the three points against Frankfurt at the Spotify Nou Camp.
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UCL: Why Chelsea lost 2-1 to Atalanta – Maresca
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has blamed a lack of control and fatigue for their 2-1 defeat to Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday night.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Maresca’s men took the lead through Joao Pedro, before the Serie A side fought back to take all three points.
Gianluca Scamacca’s header levelled the game, before Charles De Ketelaere smashed in the winner in the 83rd minute.
“After we conceded the first goal, we lost control a little bit of the game,” Maresca told TNT Sports.
“We are playing every two days, two days, two days. For a moment we looked like we struggled a bit.
“We were aggressive like them. We had different chances to make it 2-0 and when we conceded 1-1 the dynamic of the game changed a little bit.”
Chelsea now have 10 points from six games, two points behind eighth-placed Liverpool.
The Blues welcome Everton to Stamford Bridge next in the Premier League this weekend.
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