By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle says his players gave their best at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Prompt News reports.
The West Africans finished the competition in third position after edging past Egypt 4-2 on penalities in the third-place match on Saturday.
Nigeria failed to concede a goal in the knockout round of the competition.
Chelle praised his team for their amazing effort in the tournament.
“Being a coach is never easy. At one point I felt disappointed, not because the players fell short, but because they gave everything they had until exhaustion,” Chelle was quoted by CAFonline.
” Today, as I stand here, I feel great pride in them.I am very proud to be the coach of the Nigerian national team. This team gave everything—not only in this match, but over the past two months and throughout a full year of continuous work. What we achieved did not come by chance.
“There was a great deal of work done with the players. Building a strong group is not easy; managing different personalities requires calm and patience, but the players responded in the best possible way.
“The players gave everything for me, for the coaching staff, and for the country. I respect them all and am extremely proud of what they delivered.This match is not just a one-night story; it is part of a longer journey that concerns the future of this team. We will build on this experience, and it will be the foundation for the next phase of work.
“We tried different ideas, tested multiple approaches, and learned from every situation. Some things worked, others did not—but that is how teams develop.What matters most to me is clear: this team has character, commitment, and a strong future ahead.”
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