Chelle Promises To Get Super Eagles To 2026 World Cup
Nigeria’s new coach Eric Chelle promised Monday that he will score goals to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The 47-year-old has signed a two-year contract that is contingent on Nigeria qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Speaking at the official launch in Abuja, Chelle promised to play attacking soccer to qualify for next year’s World Cup. ‘I always love scoring goals. My team is never short of goals and I promise you that the Super Eagles are no different,” said Chelle. ‘Soccer is about scoring goals, and I prefer an attacking style. I know what the Nigerian people expect from me, and I will work with my assistants to remain calm and sincere in our goal of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Nigeria is in the bottom two in the World Cup qualifying group, having won only three points from their first four games. Nigeria is in second place at the bottom of the group after winning only three points from its first four games. Rwanda leads the group on goal difference, with South Africa and Benin also tied on seven points.
In March, Nigeria will fly to Rwanda for a home game against bottom-ranked Zimbabwe.
“It’s a great job to lead the Super Eagles of Nigeria,” said former Lens captain Chelle. I don’t take this job for granted. I don’t take this appointment for granted.
Chelle previously coached Mali to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and MC Oran of Algeria.
