NFF Sets AFCON 2025 Target for Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Despite Public Pressure

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has set a target for Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle to lead the team to AFCON 2025 despite public pressure for his removal. Chelle, a Franco-Malian, was appointed in January and tasked with turning around the team's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.

Nigeria will face Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda in the group stage of the tournament in Morocco. NFF President Ibrahim Gusau confirmed the target set for Chelle to monitor Nigeria's progress.

Key players for the team include William Troost Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, and Alex Iwobi.