By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has promised to inject an attacking brand of football into the team. In nine successive matches, since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, the Super Eagles only won two matches by more than one goal margin. Prompt News reports that Chelle is optimistic things will change for the better under his tutelage. “I love scoring goals. My teams are never lacking in goals, and the Super Eagles will be no exception – we will score goals,” the Malian said. The 47-year-old was unveiled at an elaborate…
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled new Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle. Chelle was unveiled at the media conference room of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Monday. The 47-year-old was accompanied by his agent to the ceremony, which has in attendance top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The former defender is coming with three backroom staff; First Assistant, Hadi Taboubi, Fitness Trainer, Thomas Gornourec and Goalkeeper Trainer, Jean Daniel Padovani. The erstwhile Mali international has been tasked with reviving Nigeria ‘s dwindling 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes. The Super Eagles…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS 10-man Manchester United beat Arsenal 5-4 on penalties to seal a place in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup. Both teams to a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes of energy sapping football. The visitors took the lead in the 52nd minute through Bruno Fernandes’ curling effort from just inside the box. Gabriel Magalhãesl equalised Arsenal 11 minutes later few minutes after Diogo Dalot was sent off for a second bookable offence. The Red Devils goalkeeper Altay Bayindir produced a superb save to deny Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard from the penalty spot, before the Gunners spurned several…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Eric Chelle has penned a farewell message to MC Oran fans after quitting his role as head coach of the club. The 47-year-old will be unveiled by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday. The former defender took charge of MC Oran for the last time in an Algerian Cup clash against ES Setif on Saturday. “After a nice adventure with MC Oran, I announce today the end of my journey with the club. This decision has not been an easy one to make, but it is in mutual respect and for the good of all…
The Nigeria Football Federation will on Monday in the Federal Capital, Abuja present to the public the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Mr. Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle. The event has been scheduled for the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, by 11am. Gusau; “We appreciate the fact that Nigerians are very passionate about the game of football, and that is the reason for the different tones of reactions following the appointment of Coach Chelle. “However, the NFF hereby appeals to Nigerians to come together and support him, as we believe he has the qualities to…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed why he accepted to manage the three-time African champions. Chelle was still contracted with Algerian club, MC Oran when he was announced head coach of the Super Eagles this week. The 47-year-old managed MC Oran for the last time in an Algerian Cup clash with ES Setif on Saturday night. The former Mali international stated that he can’t refuse the chance to manage one of the best national teams in the world. ”I thank the Hamraoua fans, the inhabitants of Oran and all Algerians for their…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Chelsea booked a spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup following a comprehensive 5-0 victory over League Two club Morecambe. Christopher Nkunku missed the chance to give Chelsea the lead in the 17th minute after failing to convert the spot. The Blues however took the lead through Tosin Adarabioyo six minutes before the break. Nkunku made up for his earlier penalty miss five minutes after the interval with a left-footed finish. Adarabioyo scored his second goal of the game when he hit a shot from outside the box. Chelsea scored two more goals within…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Liverpool cruised to a 4-0 victory over League Two side Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup third-round tie on Saturday. The Reds, who were without a win in their previous two games featured a youthful side in the contest. Accrington Stanley put up a good display in the encounter despite the defeat. They however failed to test Caoimhin Kelleher between the sticks. Liverpool scored twice before the break through Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s wonder goal. Jayden Danns and Federico Chiesa netted late goals to seal victory for Arne Slot’s side.
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS David Moyes has returned as Everton manager 12 years after leaving the Premier League club. Moyes spent 11 years at Everton before leaving for Manchester United. The Scotsman had spells at Real Sociedad, Sunderland and West Ham United. “It’s great to be back! I enjoyed 11 wonderful and successful years at Everton and didn’t hesitate when I was offered the opportunity to rejoin,” he said in a statement. “Now we need Goodison and all Evertonians to play their part in getting behind the players in this important season so we can move into our fabulous new…
By Obaloluwa, Joshua, LAGOS FIFA council member, Amaju Pinnick is pleased with the decision of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to appoint Eric Chelle new head coach of the Super Eagles. Chelle’s appointment was confirmed by the NFF on Tuesday. The decision has been widely criticised by pundits and former internationals. Pinnick has however backed the decision of the NFF the Malian. “I got a lot of calls when he was announced. I shook my head because before now, I had already done my intelligence about Eric and I came to realize that some people do not know him,” Pinnick…