Eric Chelle, the newly appointed coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles, has landed in Abuja alongside his three trusted assistants. The 47 year old will be officially unveiled in a presentation scheduled for tomorrow. His primary mandate is to steer the Super Eagles to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nigeria faces an uphill battle in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles are currently second from the bottom in their group, with three points from four matches. Group leaders Rwanda, South Africa, and Benin all have seven points, while Lesotho and Zimbabwe sit on five and two points, respectively.

The qualifiers resume in March, with Nigeria set to travel to Rwanda before hosting Zimbabwe. Chelle's leadership will be tested as he seeks to revitalize the team's campaign and restore among fans.

Editorial

The appointment of Eric Chelle marks a pivotal moment for Nigerian football. With the Super Eagles struggling in their World Cup qualification campaign, the new coach faces immense pressure to turn things around. Chelle’s track record and strategic planning will be critical as he takes on this challenging role.