Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has sent a congratulatory message to Eric Chelle, following his appointment as the new head coach of the Nigerian national team.
Rohr, who is Nigeria’s longest-serving coach, wished Chelle all the best in his new role, expressing his optimism that the new coach will give Nigerian players the opportunity to showcase their talents.
“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,” Rohr told Shina Oludare.
Chelle’s appointment as the new Super Eagles coach was announced by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) at the start of the year, replacing Augustine Eguavoen, who served as interim manager.
The new coach’s appointment raised some eyebrows due to his relatively light CV, but Rohr’s congratulatory message is a vote of confidence in Chelle’s ability to lead the team to success.
Rohr, who was sacked by the NFF two years ago, has since joined Benin and has done an impressive job, even leading his team to a victory over Nigeria.
Chelle’s first major test as Super Eagles coach will come in March when Nigeria faces Rwanda and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
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