Coach Eric Chelle Reveals Emotional Moment with Victor Osimhen During AFCON 2025

Eric Chelle, the coach of the Nigerian national team, revealed an emotional exchange with Victor Osimhen during the AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco. Osimhen's impactful performance, scoring four goals and providing two assists in six matches, played a crucial role in Nigeria's successful campaign.

Despite Osimhen battling hamstring injuries, he delivered a strong showing, helping Nigeria secure victories over teams like Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda. Nigeria's journey in the tournament included a defeat to Morocco in the semi-final, leading to a third-place playoff against Egypt where they secured the bronze medal.

Chelle addressed the controversy surrounding Osimhen's absence during Nigeria's penalty shootout against Morocco, where Paul Onuachu replaced him. Chelle praised players like Calvin Bassei, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Osayi Samuel for their standout performances.

The coach declined to elaborate on Alex Iwobi's penalty miss, emphasizing that internal decisions remain private.