Eric Chelle Surprised by Challenges as New Super Eagles Coach

Eric Chelle, the newly appointed head coach of the Nigerian national football team, expressed his surprise at the challenges he faced after taking over from Finidi George. Despite a disappointing start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a loss to Rwanda, Chelle is focused on guiding the team to success.

The former Mali national team coach has acknowledged the pressure and high expectations from Nigerian fans and is determined to overcome the obstacles ahead of the crucial playoff matches against Gabon and Morocco.