Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Advocates Biennial AFCON

Eric Chelle, the head coach of the Super Eagles, has expressed his support for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to revert to a biennial format. He argues that more frequent tournaments would provide African teams with greater opportunities to develop players, gain international experience, and compete against strong opposition.

Chelle stated, “For me, it’s perfect because when you want to improve, having one tournament every four years is difficult.” The Confederation of African Football (CAF) had previously announced a shift from the traditional biennial format to a four-year cycle, but CAF president Patrice Motsepe has indicated that this decision could be reviewed. Chelle believes that regular competition at major international tournaments would benefit African teams, particularly in preparing for the FIFA World Cup.

He also noted the potential economic advantages of hosting AFCON more frequently, such as attracting tourists and generating revenue for host countries.