Chelle: Football is about scoring goals, so I favour an attacking style
New Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle says Nigerians will see a Super Eagles team that is attack oriented and not the defensive team that went as far as the final of the Africa Cup of Nations last year in Cote d’Ivoire.
Chelle, who was unveiled Monday in Abuja as the 37th head coach of the Super Eagles who won five caps for the Aiglons of Mali in a playing career that also saw him playing for FC Martigues, Valenciennes, Lens, Istres and Chamois Niortais, said he is excited to land the job of coaching one of Africa’s biggest football names.
‘I want to thank my agent, the NFF, the NSC and indeed all Nigerians for this big opportunity. Coaching the Super Eagles of Nigeria is an amazing job; I do not take this appointment for granted. I am elated and will do my utmost best.
‘Football is about scoring goals, so I favour an attacking style. I know the expectations of Nigerians and I will settle down and work diligently with assistants towards the goal of qualifying the Super Eagles to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.’ said Chelle at the unveiling.
The Malian will start his job with the Super Eagles B team who will be playing at the CHAN tournament next month.
