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Eric Chelle has opened up on his Super Eagles appointment, saying it is an opportunity he could not miss because they are the best team in Africa.

The former Mali coach ended his time with Algerian club MC Oran on a winning note as they beat US Biskra 1-0 at home.

“This was my last game in charge of MC Oran,” Chelle said.

“I worked with enthusiasm and of course the pressure.


“I will miss the fans, so also the critics.

“I have officially joined Nigeria who are without doubt the best team in Africa.

“This is huge opportunity I could not refuse, I grab it with both hands.”

The 47-year-old coach is expected in Abuja Sunday accompanied by his three assistants.

He is to be presented to the public Monday.

jihday:
Eric Chelle has opened up on his Super Eagles appointment, saying it is an opportunity he could not miss because they are the best team in Africa.

The former Mali coach ended his time with Algerian club MC Oran on a winning note as they beat US Biskra 1-0 at home.

“This was my last game in charge of MC Oran,” Chelle said.

“I worked with enthusiasm and of course the pressure.


“I will miss the fans, so also the critics.

“I have officially joined Nigeria who are without doubt the best team in Africa.

“This is huge opportunity I could not refuse, I grab it with both hands.”

The 47-year-old coach is expected in Abuja Sunday accompanied by his three assistants.

He is to be presented to the public Monday.

I wish him all the best, I love super eagles more than I 8te his appointment, I want to be proud of my darling super eagles regardless of who's in charge

TheGoodJoe:
Wilson Oruma should be on this list.

Tijani Babangida

Napoleon55:
Okocha is unarguably the Nigeria's most skillful player of all time.

Obodo and Yahaya probably might be more skill than King Kanu,but let me just rank him higher on this list.

Top 10 Nigeria most skillful players:

1.Jay Jay Okocha
2.Kanu Nwakwor
3.Christien Obodo
4.Musa Yahaya
5.John Utaka
6.Rabiu Ibrahim
7.Chidi Ordia
8.Etim Esim
9.Samson Siasia
10.Osaze Odemwingie

Did not watch Etim,but made the list for his popularity.
Musa Yahaya and Rabiu Ibrahim might not have made it to super eagles, but they were very skillful.

Completing the top 15,
In no particular order are:

Samuel Chukwueze
Victor Boniface
Solomon Okoronkwo
Pius Ikedia
Chinedu Ogbuke

The list excludes players from early '90s down

Best dribbler, that is Okocha but as far as skill is concerned Kanu tops

Joebie:
If we are truly patriotic and we belive our nation is a big nation at least in football then we should demand someone befitting. We can't watch and see other African nations employ proven coaches yet we say we can't afford it. Can we truly not afford proven coaches, put together a long term plan etc? Aren't we Nigeria?

Modified

They tell you they don't have money and we suck it in like a simp. Whereas people are sharing salary.

Someone befitting guarantees nothing. It only gives comfort. Like you said earlier, only results matter.

Tessyy1701:
If its by the love for SE, Elyte name would have been in the mix

I can testify that no coach loves SE more than my ex client. Unfortunately, he doesn't have the funds to actualize his dreams.

Currently we have the worst super eagles squad right from the '90s

Napoleon55:
Okocha is unarguably the Nigeria's most skillful player of all time.

Obodo and Yahaya probably might be more skill than King Kanu,but let me just rank him higher on this list.

Top 10 Nigeria most skillful players:

1.Jay Jay Okocha
2.Kanu Nwakwor
3.Christien Obodo
4.Musa Yahaya
5.John Utaka
6.Rabiu Ibrahim
7.Chidi Ordia
8.Etim Esim
9.Samson Siasia
10.Osaze Odemwingie

Did not watch Etim,but made the list for his popularity.
Musa Yahaya and Rabiu Ibrahim might not have made it to super eagles, but they were very skillful.

Completing the top 15,
In no particular order are:

Samuel Chukwueze
Victor Boniface
Solomon Okoronkwo
Pius Ikedia
Chinedu Ogbuke

The list excludes players from early '90s down

in no particular order?

I really don't like the way everyone was going bizzare on chelle's appointment, but failed to attack the root which is the NFF.

On a lighter note, every SE game should be accompanied with 50liters of water
Wish you the best bro!

jihday:
Eric Chelle has opened up on his Super Eagles appointment, saying it is an opportunity he could not miss because they are the best team in Africa.

The former Mali coach ended his time with Algerian club MC Oran on a winning note as they beat US Biskra 1-0 at home.

“This was my last game in charge of MC Oran,” Chelle said.

“I worked with enthusiasm and of course the pressure.


“I will miss the fans, so also the critics.

“I have officially joined Nigeria who are without doubt the best team in Africa.

“This is huge opportunity I could not refuse, I grab it with both hands.”

The 47-year-old coach is expected in Abuja Sunday accompanied by his three assistants.

He is to be presented to the public Monday.

Mujtahida:
Best dribbler, that is Okocha but as far as skill is concerned Kanu tops

Any attribute that make kanu top? I can talk of okocha dribbling/ one on one take on, holding the ball well, good at free kick, passing the ball well, long range shots..Those are exceptional skills and I will pick him ahead of Kanu

Softbreastt:
kvara to PSG
A wise player would defiitely lear from Osimhen transfer Saga.

Get out while you can, Kvara agents have been reasonable with his contracts unlike Osimhen's

elyte89:
That’s my fear sincerely ..at times I wonder if our players are professionals

Reason someone like me have very little hope on the wcq

Joebie:
A very good point i wanted to make earlier. Chelle will meet a different profile in SE, will he be able to make our midfield click? Time will tell. Let's hope for the best with him at the helm

That's why I have reservations on the coach but folks here think am just being flippant.

Joebie:
Thats saying things as it trully is. Most of what i see is PR stunts. If you support a specific candidate, say why but dont and sugar salt and all kind of spices.

I'm actually okay with Chelle if we are going to be patient with him.

Your last line is the main issue. Can we be patient? Nigerians are typically an impatient people always wanting quick fixes and quick results.

Mujtahida:
Best dribbler, that is Okocha but as far as skill is concerned Kanu tops

The dribblers are Okocha,Etim Esin,Segun Odegbami and James Obiora....Skills I gave it to Samson Siasia and Kanu Nwankwo

opes:
Any attribute that make kanu top? I can talk of okocha dribbling/ one on one take on, holding the ball well, good at free kick, passing the ball well, long range shots..Those are exceptional skills and I will pick him ahead of Kanu

Yes in all it's Jay Jay Okocha, anything to talk him down na theory o...practical Okocha na baba,APOTY or no APOTY Okocha is Super eagles all time best player

Napoleon55:
Okocha is unarguably the Nigeria's most skillful player of all time.

Obodo and Yahaya probably might be more skill than King Kanu,but let me just rank him higher on this list.

Top 10 Nigeria most skillful players:

1.Jay Jay Okocha
2.Kanu Nwakwor
3.Christien Obodo
4.Musa Yahaya
5.John Utaka
6.Rabiu Ibrahim
7.Chidi Ordia
8.Etim Esim
9.Samson Siasia
10.Osaze Odemwingie

Did not watch Etim,but made the list for his popularity.
Musa Yahaya and Rabiu Ibrahim might not have made it to super eagles, but they were very skillful.

Completing the top 15,
In no particular order are:

Samuel Chukwueze
Victor Boniface
Solomon Okoronkwo
Pius Ikedia
Chinedu Ogbuke

The list excludes players from early '90s down

....and James Obiora no dey your list

Kog45:
The dribblers are Okocha,Etim Esin,Segun Odegbami and James Obiora....Skills I gave it to Samson Siasia and Kanu Nwankwo

Thank you baba. I watched a clip of all Kanu's 44 goals for Arsenal. I was stunned. Between Kanu and Okocha, I'd say Okocha is my favorite but as far as skill is concerned, he's more skillful than Okocha.

Mujtahida:
Your last line is the main issue. Can we be patient? Nigerians are typically an impatient people always wanting quick fixes and quick results.

Bro d only reason we might be patient with him is if and only if he wins d game against Rwanda 🇷🇼 and Zimbabwe 🇿🇼…cos I c no reason y we shld stick with him further Dan dt,na to scatter everything,arrest d nff president join ..his fate is tied to dt World Cup qualifiers hence d short term contract

solonnachi:
This man's mind is made up.
He really wants the job. He really wants international recognition.
You can't miss coaching a country of established stars in established leagues of the world. Even $55000 pay cut can't stop it.
I read somewhere that he has been nursing the ambition of coaching Nigeria since he was 12. He would wear the Nigerian jersey and chose playing Nigeria on playstation.
Nigeria here we go!
Welcome Chelle!

And you believe this abeg

Kog45:
....and James Obiora no dey your list

James Obiora added,he did came to my mind.

Help me with four more names from early '90s down to make it top 20

Franktom247:
And you believe this abeg

Him for kukuma talk say Chelle dey use Naija flag as bedsheet na...

Mujtahida:
Best dribbler, that is Okocha but as far as skill is concerned Kanu tops

Kanu is sublime,more intelligent on the field of play,
but when it comes to footwork,showboating,outrageous and jaw-dropping skills on the pitch, no one comes close to Jay Jay in Nigerian.
I can only rate Ronaldinho ahead of him.

How many signature skills that can be attributed to Kanu?
but Okocha has many,baba creates skills and others copy.

TheGoodJoe:
Wilson Oruma should be on this list.

Oruma should be on the dribbler's list but not more skillful than those on the list

Super Eagles fan

elyte89:
Bro d only reason we might be patient with him is if and only if he wins d game against Rwanda 🇷🇼 and Zimbabwe 🇿🇼…cos I c no reason y we shld stick with him further Dan dt,na to scatter everything,arrest d nff president join ..his fate is tied to dt World Cup qualifiers hence d short term contract

I pray he win those matches so we can have reason to be patient with him. The truth is that patience is tied to results. I was patient with Boniface but not anymore. Not necessarily because he hasn't scored but because he's totally off.

Mujtahida:
Best dribbler, that is Okocha but as far as skill is concerned Kanu tops

And imagine mentioning Musa yahaya without Mikel and Nwakali if we are to look at underage skills

robosky02:
Super Eagles fan

Does he also use Nigeria on playstation too?

zicky:
And imagine mentioning Musa yahaya without Mikel and Nwakali if we are to look at underage skills

And you would mention Nwakali and not Musa Yahaya?
What Yahaya can do with the ball,Mikel and Nwakali won't even attempt it not to talk of doing it.

Be aware the list is not for super eagles alone but for all Nigeria players.

I hope say this chelle sabi speak English ooh👀

elyte89:
Bro d only reason we might be patient with him is if and only if he wins d game against Rwanda 🇷🇼 and Zimbabwe 🇿🇼…cos I c no reason y we shld stick with him further Dan dt,na to scatter everything,arrest d nff president join ..his fate is tied to dt World Cup qualifiers hence d short term contract

Under normal circumstances, there's absolutely no reason for a team like ours to be so worried about countries like Rwanda and Zimbabwe... This isn't me talking down on those countries,but on paper, we are miles ahead of them...
I totally agree with you that the players determination, more than the coach's tactics will be key to us security qualification. I remember our first game of the qualifiers against Lesotho .. we could have easily been up 3-0 in the first half, but we kept missing chances upon chances and playing like there was nothing at stake...it was after Lesotho scored that things became hard for us... Same with the Zimbabwe game...
Most of the guys in the team are approaching the twilight of their careers and some haven't been to a world cup yet...they better wake up