Enyimba technical adviser, Stanley Eguma, remains optimistic about his team’s chances of qualifying for the next round of the 2024/2025 CAF Confederation Cup. Despite a 1-1 draw with Al-Masry on Sunday, Eguma believes Enyimba can still advance in the competition. The draw moved Enyimba to third position in Group D with five points, while Al-Masry…
The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday unveiled the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Éric Sékou Chelle, with the President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau reiterating his call for Nigerians to come together and support the gaffer, while promising that the football-ruling body will give Chelle all the support to succeed in his…
Eric Chelle has bid an emotional farewell to Algerian club Moloudia Oran, following his appointment as the new head coach of the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles. Chelle had been in charge of MC Oran since October 2024, leading the team to two wins, one draw, and four losses. In a heartfelt message on…
Enyimba’s hopes of advancing in the CAF Confederation Cup hang in the balance after they drew 1-1 with Al Masry of Egypt in their Group D clash on Sunday. The match, played in Uyo, saw Enyimba come from behind to earn a point, afrosportnews.com reports. Al Masry took the lead in the 8th minute through…
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has criticized the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) decision to appoint Eric Chelle as the head coach of the Super Eagles. Udeze questioned Chelle’s appointment, citing his poor performance as Mali’s coach in the World Cup qualifiers. “A coach Mali sacked for a poor run in the World Cup qualifiers,…
Nigeria striker Anthony Nwakaeme scored a crucial goal as Trabzonspor thrashed Alanyaspor 3-0 in a Turkish Cup match on Wednesday. Nwakaeme came off the bench at halftime, replacing Ozan Tufan, and made an instant impact by netting Trabzonspor’s third goal in the 69th minute. The 35-year-old striker has now scored two goals in 15 appearances…
Super Eagles forward Moses Simon has extended a warm welcome to Éric Sékou Chelle, the newly appointed Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior national men’s football team. Simon, took to his X handle to express his enthusiasm for the new coach. In a brief but heartfelt message, Simon posted, “Welcome to Nigeria,” as he welcomed Chelle…
Afrosportnews.com reports that Eric Sekou Chelle, the newly appointed head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, is scheduled to arrive in the country on Saturday. Chelle, who was appointed on Tuesday, will be accompanied by two assistants who will aid him in managing the team. In preparation for his arrival, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s senior men national football team. This decision was made after the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee recommended Chelle’s appointment, which was subsequently endorsed by the NFF Executive Committee. Chelle, a former coach of Mali’s…
CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, has explained the reasoning behind the increase in prize money for the 2024 Championship of African Nations (CHAN), afrosportnews.com reports. On Tuesday, the South African announced a $3.5 million reward for the winner of the upcoming tournament. He stressed the significance of the competition for the continent’s football development. He stated,…
