Former Super Eagles coach congratulates Eric Chelle on his new appointment

Augustine Eguavoen, who had been serving as interim manager, was replaced by Chelle at the beginning of the year, as announced by the Nigeria Football Federation. 

Chelle’s appointment came as a controversy, with fans not pleased with the NFF’s choice of coach for the team.

However, his performance in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March will be the ultimate test.

Gernot Rohr has wished Chelle all the best in his new appointment as he looks forward to his first game for the Super Eagles.

He told Shina Oludare, on X, “Nigeria has a new coach Eric Chelle, I wish him all the best. He will give you the chance to get the best players of the country.” 

The Franco-German tactician was Nigeria’s coach for over five years and understands how football operates in the country. 

He joined Benin after the NFF sacked him two years ago and has done well, even defeating Nigeria with his Benin team.

Eric Chelle has been tasked with the difficult job of leading Nigeria through the World Cup Qualifiers. 

It will be a challenge, as Nigeria is currently second from bottom in their group, with only three points from four games.