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TheSuperNerd:
Extract from Osimhen's OBI ONE Podcast interview about Eric Chelle and the Super Eagles

Osimhen revealed his conversation with the Super Eagles coach on the Obi One Podcast.

“We spoke, he called me along with his assistant,” Osimhen began.

“Form the last AFCON with Mali, he’s a coach who loves to play, he really loves to fight.

“This is a snippet to my teammates in the national team, according to what he told me, he’s going to be very, very demanding

“He said ‘I want to guys to come hand-in-hand with me to achieve amazing things for Nigeria.

“’You guys have the quality to achieve this, but the one who doesn’t fight for every ball, the one who doesn’t run for every ball, will not play’.

“He was really clear with me.”

Osimhen continued: “He said he can be a father, an uncle, a big brother to everyone, but on the pitch this is business.

“’I might scream at you guys, don’t take it badly.

“’You Victor, Ekong and the rest come hand-in-hand with me, if the players see you guys running so crazy, they will do it also. It starts from you guys.

“I totally agree with him.”


Culled from ScoreNigeria reports.

"Éric Chelle told me he is going to be very demanding. The one who doesn't run for every ball will not play." — Victor Osimhen reveals details of his discussion with the new Super Eagles Head Coach.

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— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) March 13, 2025

jihday:
do we have a winger that could have been used to replace him? 🤔

"Éric Chelle told me he is going to be very demanding. The one who doesn't run for every ball will not play." — Victor Osimhen reveals details of his discussion with the new Super Eagles Head Coach.

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— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) March 13, 2025

zoboizee:
This team list is good but not balanced except we want to console our mind with deceit. In defence, the team is very light with respect to defensive substitution. Personally, except there is an injury concern, Onyeka deserved to be chosen ahead of Yusuf. And Uche be chosen instead of Aribo. Aribo and Papa Daniel are mobile left footed midfielders who played with similar style. But Daniel's physical balance edges Aribo. So, either of the two should have been chosen and most likely Daniel. We have seen Aribo in Eagles and know his stuff. But Daniel could be a new vibe with more hunger and passion. In attack, amongst Sadiq, Boniface, Tolu & Tella. i will simply pick Sadiq who is the most capped amongst them but always falter to impress consistently. Boniface will not get the space & time, Tolu's style is too relaxed for the SE, Tella lacks the 1vs1 skills on the wings expected of a SE winger.

elyte89:
Ejuke Dey na or replace him with a midfielder eida Uche or onyeka

TheSuperNerd:
According to Osimhen, we should get ready for VDB ball AKA.... "VERY DEMANDING BALL" courtesy of Eric Chelle.


The line that gets me most is this:

"....the one who doesn’t fight for every ball, the one who doesn’t run for every ball, will not play’."

I would absolutely love to see Eric Chelle stand by this no matter what.

This is Madly Serious Business.

TheSuperNerd:
According to Osimhen, we should get ready for VDB ball AKA.... "VERY DEMANDING BALL" courtesy of Eric Chelle.


The line that gets me most is this:

"....the one who doesn’t fight for every ball, the one who doesn’t run for every ball, will not play’."

I would absolutely love to see Eric Chelle stand by this no matter what.

This is Madly Serious Business.

AndSunGorilla:
Isn't that Onyeka!!!

jihday:
https://owngoalnigeria.com/2025/03/13/what-to-make-of-the-controversial-inclusion-of-inactive-papa-daniel-in-super-eagles-squad/

MetalJigsaw:
I bet even you can't fathom his reason. That's what we're talking here

Kog45:
Ezenwa no be third keeper for Enyimba but getting invitations under Rohr....no be today our invitation dey look somehow.I remember how far better Emma Babayaro sat out to very average Okheneboh during Japan 93,the same Emma Babayaro was pushed to the bench again during Atlanta 96 using Togo match as an excuse and funny he wasn't at fault in any of the goals conceded,agent thing brought Dosu Joseph in,well Japan and Atlanta results did not gave anyone chance to raise eyebrows.

Serious,Bankole is Remo second choice?I thought he is number one

CC:BascoVanVeli

9JAMac10:
Aribo should never be over onyeka in the squad. How good is that jordan guy that was called up as replacement

jihday:
https://owngoalnigeria.com/2025/03/13/what-to-make-of-the-controversial-inclusion-of-inactive-papa-daniel-in-super-eagles-squad/

9JAMac10:
Aribo should never be over onyeka in the squad. How good is that jordan guy that was called up as replacement

jihday:
how bad can you be that a 3rd division team in Eastern Europe doesn’t want to sign you? Maybe their reason isn’t football related

semid4lyfe:
Better than Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Leon Balogun, Kevin Akpoguma in my books.

The only central defenders I rate better or at par with him are Troost-Ekong, Igoh Ogbu and Olisa Ndah.

TheSuperNerd:
Extract from Osimhen's OBI ONE Podcast interview about Eric Chelle and the Super Eagles

Osimhen revealed his conversation with the Super Eagles coach on the Obi One Podcast.

“We spoke, he called me along with his assistant,” Osimhen began.

“Form the last AFCON with Mali, he’s a coach who loves to play, he really loves to fight.

“This is a snippet to my teammates in the national team, according to what he told me, he’s going to be very, very demanding

“He said ‘I want to guys to come hand-in-hand with me to achieve amazing things for Nigeria.

“’You guys have the quality to achieve this, but the one who doesn’t fight for every ball, the one who doesn’t run for every ball, will not play’.

“He was really clear with me.”

Osimhen continued: “He said he can be a father, an uncle, a big brother to everyone, but on the pitch this is business.

“’I might scream at you guys, don’t take it badly.

“’You Victor, Ekong and the rest come hand-in-hand with me, if the players see you guys running so crazy, they will do it also. It starts from you guys.

“I totally agree with him.”


Culled from ScoreNigeria reports.

comodo:
But wait oh. Did even loose any match with Ezenwa in goal. I don't think. Even as Enyimba no 2. The guy get big heart for big games. Has more confidence than Akpeyi even

Samueltemi337:
And he dey Niger Tornadoes

Samueltemi337:
Wetin you one use 5 strikers do
Even the 4 is too much

comodo:
But wait oh. Did even loose any match with Ezenwa in goal. I don't think. Even as Enyimba no 2. The guy get big heart for big games. Has more confidence than Akpeyi even

TheSuperNerd:
According to Osimhen, we should get ready for VDB ball AKA.... "VERY DEMANDING BALL" courtesy of Eric Chelle.


The line that gets me most is this:

[i]"....the one who doesn’t fight for every ball, the one who doesn’t run for every ball, will not play’."[/i]

I would absolutely love to see Eric Chelle stand by this no matter what.

This is Madly Serious Business.

"Éric Chelle told me he is going to be very demanding. The one who doesn't run for every ball will not play." — Victor Osimhen reveals details of his discussion with the new Super Eagles Head Coach.

pic.twitter.com/vc6hjx98qQ

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) March 13, 2025

jihday:
https://owngoalnigeria.com/2025/03/13/what-to-make-of-the-controversial-inclusion-of-inactive-papa-daniel-in-super-eagles-squad/

minfelix:
that 2-0 wey madagascar knack us for 2019 afcon come to mind with Ezenwa chopping the goals…one of the tournaments that featured everyone on the squad.. even all 3 goalkeepers were used

solonnachi:
Olisa Ndah
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