Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has denied rumors that he secured his job through connections. Chelle was appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to lead the team after a successful qualifying campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
In an interview with CANAL+ SPORT Afrique, Chelle revealed that he applied for the job like any other coach and presented his vision and philosophy to the NFF.
“When I left the Malian team, there was a call for applications from the NFF, and so I applied like any other coach,” he said.
Chelle explained that he was invited to a coaches’ conference where he presented his project and waited for the outcome.
“I thought it would happen much faster, but due to some events, I had to wait,” he added.
The French coach emphasized that his appointment was a result of his hard work and determination.
“In the final moments of negotiation, you felt their determination, and that made me come,” he said.
Chelle’s appointment has generated buzz in the football community, but he insists that it was a fair process.
“I was aligned on what I wanted to do,” he said, dismissing claims of favoritism.
With the Super Eagles set to take on new challenges, Chelle’s leadership and vision will be crucial in determining the team’s success.
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