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Chelle confident Super Eagles can revive World Cup hopes
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle insists Nigeria can still spring surprises in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers despite their stuttering start to the campaign. The Eagles sit fourth in Group C with seven points from six matches, six points adrift of leaders South Africa on 13 while Rwanda and Benin Republic are a point […]
CHAN 2024: Chelle Confident as Nigeria Gear Up for High-Stakes Opener Against Senegal
Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed confidence ahead of the Super Eagles B’s eagerly anticipated Group D opener against defending champions Senegal at the ongoing 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Speaking at Monday’s pre-match press conference, Chelle acknowledged the scale of the contest, framing it […]
CHAN 2024: Chelle Set to Announce Final Super Eagles B Squad Today
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, is expected to announce his final 28-man squad for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) today, Tuesday, July 22, following two weeks of intensive training in Ikenne, Ogun State. The announcement is expected as the team rounds off preparations with a final test match this afternoon — the […]
CHAN 2025: Eric Chelle Calls Up 35 Players for Training Camp
Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 35-man provisional squad for Nigeria’s home-based national team, the Super Eagles B, ahead of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The tournament, reserved for players competing in their domestic leagues, will be hosted in August across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. According to a statement released on […]
Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Stands Firm Against Player Imposition
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is determined to resist moves by influential members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to impose players on him ahead of the upcoming Unity Cup Invitational tournament. According to a source close to Chelle, the French-born coach has made it clear that he will not tolerate any interference in his […]
“I secured Eagles Job Through Formal Application”-Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has debunked rumors that he secured the Nigerian senior national team job through connections. Chelle was appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to take over from Augustine Eguavoen, who had been in interim charge of the Super Eagles during their successful qualifying campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup […]
Coach Eric Chelle to Field Strongest Team in Upcoming Friendlies
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced that he will name his strongest team for a historic friendly against Russia in Moscow during the June international break. The match will mark the first-ever meeting at full international level between Nigeria and Russia. Core Team to Face RussiaChelle revealed that the core of the team from […]
Super Eagles Prioritize Rwanda Clash Over South Africa- Chelle
Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed that his side will prioritize their upcoming clash against Rwanda over the highly anticipated showdown with South Africa in the 2026 World Cup qualifying series. Nigeria currently trails South Africa by six points in Group C, following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe last month. However, Chelle remains […]
NFF Denies Rumors of Coach Eric Chelle’s Contract Termination
The Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) has swiftly debunked rumors circulating about the potential contract termination of Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle. Chelle, who was appointed in January on a two-year deal, subject to renewal, was reportedly considering a shock exit due to mixed results in March’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers. However, a top NFF official has […]
Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes Dwindling After Disappointing Draw
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle expressed deep disappointment after his team’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Tuesday’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match, describing the result as a missed opportunity for Nigeria. Post Match Interview Speaking to reporters after the match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Chelle lamented the team’s performance, […]