Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a bronze medal at AFCON 2025 in Morocco, but questions now loom over head coach Eric Chelle’s future. While Chelle inherited a struggling squad, his leadership stabilized the team, secured World Cup playoff qualification, and earned widespread praise from players, fans, and analysts.
Football pundits note Chelle has fostered harmony and tactical discipline, helping players fully buy into his ideas. Clinton McDubus, a leading analyst, highlighted that AFCON bronze is not a sackable outcome, especially given Nigeria’s elimination in the semifinals via penalties against hosts Morocco.
Calls have grown for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to renew Chelle’s contract, yet no talks have begun. With one year left on his current deal and interest from other African nations, his departure could destabilize a team on course for a strong next AFCON campaign. Stability, analysts argue, is crucial to allow Chelle to build a lasting legacy.
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