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The 2013 AFCON hero pointed out that Chelle has a squad filled with talented players who are capable of turning things around.
Former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has expressed his confidence in the newly appointed Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, despite the widespread criticism surrounding his appointment.
Chelle, who was appointed as Nigeria’s head coach in January, has faced scrutiny from fans and analysts alike, who questioned his credentials and the decision not to appoint an indigenous coach.
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However, Emenike, who was 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner with Nigeria, believes Chelle has the potential to succeed in his new role.
What Emenike said
Emenike believes that Chelle has the right drive and determination to succeed.
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The 2013 AFCON hero also pointed out that Chelle has a squad filled with talented players who are capable of turning things around.
“I think he (Chelle) will do well because he has a lot of things to prove. They left a lot of local coaches to employ him. I believe he has so much and a lot to offer the country,” Emenike told Bold Sports.
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“We have a lot of players who can win games. Osimhen can win games, he’s a fighter. We have Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, and many more in the team who can win games. I believe that with a little bit of hard work and if they can tell themselves the truth, they can go far,” Emenike added.
When asked about Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Emenike remained cautious but optimistic.
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“I will go 50-50 for that. We’re in a very shaky situation,” he admitted, acknowledging the challenge facing the Super Eagles in their bid to secure qualification.
Chelle’s primary task is to guide Nigeria to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are currently in a difficult position, sitting fifth in Group C, four points behind leaders Rwanda, South Africa, and Benin, and just two points ahead of Lesotho.
With the road to qualification already looking challenging, Chelle’s ability to lead the team through the rest of the campaign will be closely scrutinised.
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