‘Results will speak for me’ - Eric Chelle claims he has plan in place to prove doubters wrong
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‘Results will speak for me’ - Eric Chelle claims he has plan in place to prove doubters wrong

Stephen Oladehinde 18:48 - 16.01.2025

The new coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, is confident that he will achieve the intended outcome, which would disprove his critics about his managerial skills.

Chelle became the new Super Eagles head coach last week and was unveiled to Nigerians in Abuja on Monday.

The former Mali coach replaced Austin Eguavoen, who had been filling in as interim coach when Finidi George left.

However, his appointment has come under criticism, with Nigerians questioning his qualities to manage the team

Chelle ready to prove his ability

Chelle has insisted that he has faith in his strategy and tactical skills to produce the intended outcome.

New Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle.
New Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle.

In an interview with RFI and reported via Matin Libre, he said, "We play football, it's normal that there is pressure. It's normal that there is criticism. 

“Wherever I go, in any club or team, there will be people who are fans of me and others who will hate me.

Eric Chelle during his time with Mali. || Image credit: Imago
Eric Chelle during his time with Mali. || Image credit: Imago

"Today, I will work, I have certainties, I have my game plan in mind, and I will quickly put it in place. Now, my results and the team's results will speak for me. 

"So, we can say what we want, but, at the time we speak, the coach of the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, his name is Eric Chelle."

Chelle stated his willingness to apply his style of play in the Super Eagles and remained undaunted by the criticism and pressure.

Eric Chelle.
Eric Chelle.

The new head coach is under more pressure than ever to perform well before the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March 2025.

Nigeria currently has three points from four games, good for fifth place in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Nigeria could lose out on the World Cup, thus Chelle's first goal would be to qualify for the competition in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

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