President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has affirmed that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle remains fully committed to achieving his coaching ambitions with Nigeria’s senior national team.

Chelle recently guided the Super Eagles to a record-extending ninth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Morocco, further cementing the country’s status as one of Africa’s football powerhouses.

Although the team did not meet all the performance objectives outlined by the NFF ahead of the tournament, Gusau expressed satisfaction with the overall showing and revealed that the federation is considering extending Chelle’s contract.

Speaking to the Super Eagles media team, Gusau emphasized that Chelle still has one year remaining on his current deal and dismissed any immediate speculation about external interest.

“We still have a one-year contract with Eric (Chelle), so whatever interest comes his way, he has to wait until his contract expires,” Gusau said.“We don’t want any distractions for him because we understand that he enjoys working with Nigeria.

It’s not about other teams offering him money or recognition; what matters is whether the environment allows him to achieve his goals.“

The dream of every coach is to achieve success at major tournaments. It’s not about money; it’s about reaching career objectives. Coach Eric believes in the Super Eagles and in what he can accomplish here.

“He has immense confidence that he can fulfil all his coaching ambitions with the Super Eagles. We trust him, he is part of the team, and he will continue to be an integral part of the Super Eagles.”

The NFF’s stance underscores its commitment to stability and continuity within the national team setup as the Super Eagles build on their recent continental success.