Eric Chelle

‘Everything will be fine’ – Chelle confident in Super Eagles’ depth despite Ndidi blow

‘Everything will be fine’ – Chelle confident in Super Eagles’ depth despite Ndidi blow

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted his disappointment over the absence of captain Wilfred Ndidi ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against hosts Morocco on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The Besiktas midfielder will miss the crucial encounter after picking up a suspension-inducing yellow card during Nigeria’s 2-0 quarter-final victory over Algeria. Ndidi’s absence has raised concerns over the Super Eagles’ ability to overcome...

AFCON 2025: Iwobi hails Chelle for ‘brotherhood’ in Nigeria’s camp ahead of Morocco test

AFCON 2025: Iwobi hails Chelle for ‘brotherhood’ in Nigeria’s camp ahead of Morocco test

Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has praised head coach Eric Chelle for fostering a strong sense of unity within the Super Eagles, a factor he believes has powered their run to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Afrosport reports. The 29-year-old spoke on Tuesday, just two months after Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes ended in heartbreak, and on the eve of their semi-final showdown...

AFCON 2025: Lookman fires Super Eagles past Tanzania in Group C opener

AFCON 2025: Dominant Nigeria cruise past Mozambique to reach quarter-final

Nigeria booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in emphatic fashion, thrashing Mozambique 4-0 in Fes on Monday, Afrosport reports. The Super Eagles asserted their dominance from the opening whistle, with Victor Osimhen seeing an early effort ruled out for offside inside the first two minutes. Nigeria’s intensity soon paid off in the 20th minute when Ademola Lookman bent a...

AFCON 2025: Lookman shines alongside Chelle as CAF unveil Group Stage Best XI

AFCON 2025: Lookman shines alongside Chelle as CAF unveil Group Stage Best XI

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been named in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Team of the Group Stage, with Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle also recognised after leading his side to a perfect record. The team was unveiled by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday, following the conclusion of the group stage. Nigeria were one of the standout teams, winning all...