Tag: Eric Chelle

AFCON 2025: Chelle lists Uzoho, Alebiosu, Onuachu vs Uganda 

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released part of his squad list for Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 group match against Uganda, and the names include Francis Uzoho, Daniel Alebiosu, and Paul Onuachu. The announcement has sparked reactions among fans who are eager to see how the selected players will perform in the important fixture. Uzoho […]

AFCON: Super Eagles Suffer Major Blow As Chelle Confirms Nwabali Injury

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have received worrying news ahead of their final group match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after head coach Eric Chelle confirmed that first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is injured. The coach revealed that Nwabali is dealing with both knee and ankle problems, which may keep him out of […]

Super Eagle’s big names not happy to sit on bench’ – Chelle

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has revealed that some of the team’s biggest stars are not pleased when they are left out of the starting lineup. He said it is natural for top players to want to play every game, especially when they are used to being key figures at their clubs and in […]

AFCON: Chelle identifies area the Super Eagles must improve ahead of Tunisia clash

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has identified team organisation and defensive concentration as the main areas Nigeria must improve ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations clash with Tunisia. He said that while the team has shown attacking strength, small lapses at the back could be costly against a disciplined opponent like Tunisia. Speaking […]

AFCON: Super Eagles coach, Chelle speaks on absence of three Nigerian players

Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle, has spoken openly about the absence of three Nigerian players from the squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. According to the coach, the decision was not taken lightly, as every player considered has contributed to the team’s journey so far. He explained that the final […]

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles want victory against Tanzania – Chelle 

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are fully focused on securing a win against Tanzania in their AFCON 2025 campaign. Head coach Eric Chelle has made it clear that the team’s goal is simple: get maximum points from the match. According to him, every game in the qualifiers is important, and Nigeria cannot afford to take […]

AFCON 2025: NFF reportedly owing Eric Chelle three months salary

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly failed to pay Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle his salary for three months. The development has raised concerns ahead of preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where Nigeria is expected to compete strongly. According to reports, the unpaid wages have caused unease within the […]

2026 WCQ: I never fake care – Nwabali tells Osimhen amid clash with Bassey, Ndidi

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has sparked social media reactions with a cryptic Instagram post seemingly directed at striker Victor Osimhen. The post comes after reported on-field clashes involving Nwabali, Wilfred Ndidi, and Calvin Bassey during Nigeria’s emphatic 4-0 win over Benin Republic in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. Osimhen was the star of the […]

Most important game of my career — Chelle speaks on Super Eagles vs Cheetahs

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has described the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic as the most important match of his coaching career. The Nigerian national team will face their West African neighbours today, Tuesday, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, as they push for a spot in the 2026 FIFA […]