Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has congratulated his successor Eric Chelle on his appointment.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had announced Chelle’s appointment on January 7, 2025.
Chelle replaced Augustine Eguavoen, who worked as an interim manager with the NFF.
His appointment raised many controversies due to his qualifications.
However, the jury is still out on him ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda, and Zimbabwe in March.
Meanwhile, Rohr, who is Nigeria’s longest-serving coach, has congratulated Chelle.
“Nigeria has a new coach Eric Chelle, I wish him all the best. He will give you the chance to get the best players of the country,” Rohr said.
Rohr joined Benin after he was sacked two years ago, and has done well with the Beninese national team. His Benin team has even defeated Nigeria.
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The Franco-German tactician was Nigeria’s coach for over five years, and he understands how football works in the country.
Eric Chelle has a very big job in his hands in the coming months. His major task is leading Nigeria past the World Cup qualifiers. And Nigeria are already in a precarious situation as they sit second from bottom with three points from four games.
If Chelle does not win his first two games, it is unlikely that he will last long on the job.
The Super Eagles did not qualify for the last World Cup. Hence, Nigerian fans would be desperate to see their team make the mundial this time.
