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Eric Chelle's appointment as manager of the Super Eagles has sparked numerous questions, with answers only time and performance can provide.
The 47-year-old, appointed after an extended search for a substantive coach, was met with widespread scepticism from the outset.
While Chelle has confidently expressed why he believes he is the right man to lead the Nigerian team, critics and doubters have been equally vocal in sharing their reservations.
Among the most pressing concerns is the calibre of players he intends to call up, especially given the high stakes of his initial fixtures with the Super Eagles.
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Amid this wave of criticism and scepticism, a report has surfaced shedding light on how the Franco-Malian tactician plans to approach the team selection process for Nigeria’s national team.
According to a report by media outlet, Score Nigeria, a source close to the new Super Eagles manager has detailed that the selection process for the upcoming international window will be closely scrutinized and strictly based on merit.
The source emphasized that the 47-year-old tactician is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism when selecting players to represent Nigeria.
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The source also described Chelle as a strict disciplinarian.
This report subtly dispels speculation that Coach Chelle was appointed as a scapegoat by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in case the Super Eagles fail to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Chelle faces the daunting task of securing World Cup qualification for Nigeria, with his immediate focus set on the crucial clash against Rwanda in Kigali on March 19.
Legit.ng in another report compiled crucial details about the new Nigeria coach, Chelle.
The former Mouloudia Club d’Oran manager is the first African non-Nigerian to coach the Super Eagles.
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Chelle played the majority of his active career as a defender for several clubs in the French league.
The 47-year-old began his coaching career almost immediately after retiring in 2010, starting with Athletico Marseille.
Chelle has also managed Martigues and Boulogne in the French lower tiers.
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Source: Legit.ng
Ero Samson (Sports Editor) Samson Ero is a sports journalist with a track record of over six years in the Nigerian media industry. He has honed his skills at EPL Partners Nigeria Limited and Transsion Holdings, where he covered various sports stories and general news working as Content Operation Specialist and Content Coordinator. He graduated from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism in 2023. Reach him via email at ero.samson@sportsbrief.com.
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