₦airaland Forum

Dannyxy:
then don’t owe them, pay them.

All this talk of bleed this that, no one will bleed for you if you can’t do the basic.


Pay your players, play your coaches stop eating their money . Stop excusing corruption stop excusing mediocrity on the blackmail of fake patriotism, show patriotism by actually taking care of those who bleed for you, smaller countries are not even this embarrassing.

Set up structures, build stadiums, get infrastructure, not hoping on the players so it every time on their, come to camp with their own money, stay on low budget hotels.

Odunayaw:
Feel so too

Goke7:
Una don start again to be glorifying other nations to despise Nigeria

Ghana we see as saints too roll out carpet to welcome one of the most corrupted referee ever seen but no it’s Nigeria that’s the problem make Una continue

It’s in Mendy’s DNA since his Chelsea days. The Panenka doesn’t work for him. 🥶pic.twitter.com/rprjTuc89N

— Goals Side (@goalsside) January 18, 2026

Goke7:
Una don start again to be glorifying other nations to despise Nigeria

Ghana we see as saints too roll out carpet to welcome one of the most corrupted referee ever seen but no it’s Nigeria that’s the problem make Una continue

semid4lyfe:
Perish every thought of Okoye. He is a saboteur and should never think of dorning the Super Eagles jersey ever again.

He should focus on his club career.

Odunayaw:
It takes a healthy self valuation to stage a walk out.

As much as I agree that the foul was the right call after watching replays, Senegal were hard done by that goal cancellation. Referee could have waved off the pk shout for "evenness" after all life isn't black and white.

Somehow I can't even imagine a scene where Nigeria protested that way. And it's not an inferiority complex. Baffling.

Sarsaparilla524:
Why Nigeria Should Respectfully Let Éric Chelle Move On: A Pragmatic View on Super Eagles' Future
‎
‎In the wake of the Super Eagles' impressive run under Éric Chelle, voices are calling for a four-year contract extension to lock him in for the 2030 World Cup preparations. It's understandable—his tactical brilliance has injected new life into the team, turning potential into performance on the pitch. But as Nigerians, we must step back from the emotional high and embrace the cold realities of international football management. Letting Chelle depart respectfully isn't about ingratitude or doubt in his abilities; it's about being pragmatic in a cutthroat industry where opportunities, stability, and growth matter. Here's why allowing him to pursue new horizons, like the rumored Tunisian offer, could be the best move for everyone involved.
‎
‎First, let's address the elephant in the room: financial security and reliability. Rumors are swirling that Tunisia is eyeing Chelle with a lucrative $100,000 monthly salary package—paid promptly, without the infamous delays that plague our football administration. We've all seen it before—managers and players chasing owed salaries for months, only getting paid under mounting pressure from media or unions. This isn't just unfair; it's unsustainable for a high-caliber tactician like Chelle, who deserves a setup that matches his elite status. Our chronic payment issues aren't new, stemming from bureaucratic red tape and funding inconsistencies in the football community. By holding him back, we'd risk demotivating a coach at the peak of his powers. Instead, letting him go allows us to reflect on our systemic flaws and push for reforms that make the Super Eagles role more attractive to future talents.
‎
‎More crucially, Tunisia's interest aligns with a golden opportunity for Chelle: leading a team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Carthage Eagles have secured their spot in the expanded tournament, offering Chelle his first shot at managing on football's biggest stage. Imagine the exposure—a chance to pit his strategies against global giants, showcasing the genius that's already dazzled with the Super Eagles. This isn't just personal ambition; it's a milestone for African football. If Chelle excels (and given his track record, he likely will), he could become the first African manager to land a top European club gig post-World Cup. Think about it: if Liam Rosenior, with his promising but unproven stint at Hull City, is being linked to the Chelsea hotseat, why can't Chelle aim even higher? His tactical acumen, player management, and cultural insight could open doors that have long been shut to African coaches. Holding him here out of national pride would clip his wings, denying him—and Africa—a historic breakthrough.
‎
‎Football management is a revolving door, and pragmatism demands we recognize when a chapter ends. Chelle has transformed the Super Eagles, instilling discipline, flair, and resilience. But managers like him thrive on challenges, and stagnation isn't in his DNA. Nigeria has a deep pool of emerging coaches and could use this transition to blood fresh ideas, perhaps even appointing a homegrown talent to build long-term continuity. Clinging to Chelle risks resentment or a half-hearted commitment if better offers persist. We've seen it with past coaches—forced stays often lead to underwhelming results. Respectfully parting ways honors his contributions while positioning Nigeria as a mature football nation that values progress over possession.
‎
‎In the end, Éric Chelle's potential departure isn't a loss; it's an evolution. Let's celebrate what he's achieved, wish him well, and focus on building a system that retains top talent through reliability, not pleas. The Super Eagles will soar again—perhaps even higher—with the lessons he's left behind.
‎
‎#EricChelle #SuperEagles #Soccernittygritty #NigerianFootball #AFCON #WorldCup2026 #AfricanFootball #FootballManagers

Dannyxy:
then don’t owe them, pay them.

All this talk of bleed this that, no one will bleed for you if you can’t do the basic.


Pay your players, pay your coaches stop eating their money . Stop excusing corruption stop excusing mediocrity on the blackmail of fake patriotism, show patriotism by actually taking care of those who bleed for you, smaller countries are not even this embarrassing.

Set up structures, build stadiums, get infrastructure, not hoping on the players so it every time on their, come to camp with their own money, stay in low budget hotels.

ThunderFireAgba:
Boy see, no carry this your nonsense talk come my side o.  If you see my comment just jump am pass, it has its target audience and I'm not here for any Likes 👍 to please anybody.
Those Northerners that were Celebrating when we lost to Morocco, you no see them to carry this your wailing to? Or are you blinded to the facts?
How did my statement become a source of your concern when the real saboteurs are People that that celebrated our loss because they think football has been hijacked by "Southerners" and their people are no longer involved so they make meery to the extent of killing goats and rams, burning Tires on the streets??
Please Find your ills & likes and be telling yourselves what's tingling to your ears and not push that on my side, I take God beg you.

semid4lyfe:
The stadium stewards tried to steal Mendy towels like they did to Nwabali but a Senegalese player stopped them from doing so and the Moroccans pursued him.

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSa8j9VRp/

These Moroccans are terrible people.

orriyomi33:
"Eyin boys, ẹ kuro lori field."

TheSuperNerd:
Idrissa Gana Gueye (36) was the key man in that Senegal midfield all tournament. Only him made more lines breaking passes than Alex Iwobi at Afcon 2025. The senegalese midfield went and ran through him.

He was also never subbed off. Never. I doubt Senegal has his exact replacement profile but we will see. What a tournament he had. He had an even better tournament than he delivered at Afcon 2021 and he was tops in that edition too.

TheSuperNerd:
Even Sadio Mane has no replacement in this Senegalese team and I am reading that this is his last Afcon.

Again, Congrats to Senegal. But I am calling it now a year and 6months ahead.... Senegal will not successfully defend the Afcon in 2027 and would be stopped by the eventual Champions, Nigeria in the Knockouts.

You heard it here first. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼💯📸⏳️

Goke7:
Na our match Senegal used as template walai!

Sarsaparilla524:
Why Nigeria Should Respectfully Let Éric Chelle Move On: A Pragmatic View on Super Eagles' Future
‎
‎In the wake of the Super Eagles' impressive run under Éric Chelle, voices are calling for a four-year contract extension to lock him in for the 2030 World Cup preparations. It's understandable—his tactical brilliance has injected new life into the team, turning potential into performance on the pitch. But as Nigerians, we must step back from the emotional high and embrace the cold realities of international football management. Letting Chelle depart respectfully isn't about ingratitude or doubt in his abilities; it's about being pragmatic in a cutthroat industry where opportunities, stability, and growth matter. Here's why allowing him to pursue new horizons, like the rumored Tunisian offer, could be the best move for everyone involved.
‎
‎First, let's address the elephant in the room: financial security and reliability. Rumors are swirling that Tunisia is eyeing Chelle with a lucrative $100,000 monthly salary package—paid promptly, without the infamous delays that plague our football administration. We've all seen it before—managers and players chasing owed salaries for months, only getting paid under mounting pressure from media or unions. This isn't just unfair; it's unsustainable for a high-caliber tactician like Chelle, who deserves a setup that matches his elite status. Our chronic payment issues aren't new, stemming from bureaucratic red tape and funding inconsistencies in the football community. By holding him back, we'd risk demotivating a coach at the peak of his powers. Instead, letting him go allows us to reflect on our systemic flaws and push for reforms that make the Super Eagles role more attractive to future talents.
‎
‎More crucially, Tunisia's interest aligns with a golden opportunity for Chelle: leading a team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Carthage Eagles have secured their spot in the expanded tournament, offering Chelle his first shot at managing on football's biggest stage. Imagine the exposure—a chance to pit his strategies against global giants, showcasing the genius that's already dazzled with the Super Eagles. This isn't just personal ambition; it's a milestone for African football. If Chelle excels (and given his track record, he likely will), he could become the first African manager to land a top European club gig post-World Cup. Think about it: if Liam Rosenior, with his promising but unproven stint at Hull City, is being linked to the Chelsea hotseat, why can't Chelle aim even higher? His tactical acumen, player management, and cultural insight could open doors that have long been shut to African coaches. Holding him here out of national pride would clip his wings, denying him—and Africa—a historic breakthrough.
‎
‎Football management is a revolving door, and pragmatism demands we recognize when a chapter ends. Chelle has transformed the Super Eagles, instilling discipline, flair, and resilience. But managers like him thrive on challenges, and stagnation isn't in his DNA. Nigeria has a deep pool of emerging coaches and could use this transition to blood fresh ideas, perhaps even appointing a homegrown talent to build long-term continuity. Clinging to Chelle risks resentment or a half-hearted commitment if better offers persist. We've seen it with past coaches—forced stays often lead to underwhelming results. Respectfully parting ways honors his contributions while positioning Nigeria as a mature football nation that values progress over possession.
‎
‎In the end, Éric Chelle's potential departure isn't a loss; it's an evolution. Let's celebrate what he's achieved, wish him well, and focus on building a system that retains top talent through reliability, not pleas. The Super Eagles will soar again—perhaps even higher—with the lessons he's left behind.
‎
‎#EricChelle #SuperEagles #Soccernittygritty #NigerianFootball #AFCON #WorldCup2026 #AfricanFootball #FootballManagers

Nigeria has a deep pool of emerging coaches and could use this transition to blood fresh ideas, perhaps even appointing a homegrown talent to build long-term continuity

Sarsaparilla524:
Why Nigeria Should Respectfully Let Éric Chelle Move On: A Pragmatic View on Super Eagles' Future
‎
‎In the wake of the Super Eagles' impressive run under Éric Chelle, voices are calling for a four-year contract extension to lock him in for the 2030 World Cup preparations. It's understandable—his tactical brilliance has injected new life into the team, turning potential into performance on the pitch. But as Nigerians, we must step back from the emotional high and embrace the cold realities of international football management. Letting Chelle depart respectfully isn't about ingratitude or doubt in his abilities; it's about being pragmatic in a cutthroat industry where opportunities, stability, and growth matter. Here's why allowing him to pursue new horizons, like the rumored Tunisian offer, could be the best move for everyone involved.
‎
‎First, let's address the elephant in the room: financial security and reliability. Rumors are swirling that Tunisia is eyeing Chelle with a lucrative $100,000 monthly salary package—paid promptly, without the infamous delays that plague our football administration. We've all seen it before—managers and players chasing owed salaries for months, only getting paid under mounting pressure from media or unions. This isn't just unfair; it's unsustainable for a high-caliber tactician like Chelle, who deserves a setup that matches his elite status. Our chronic payment issues aren't new, stemming from bureaucratic red tape and funding inconsistencies in the football community. By holding him back, we'd risk demotivating a coach at the peak of his powers. Instead, letting him go allows us to reflect on our systemic flaws and push for reforms that make the Super Eagles role more attractive to future talents.
‎
‎More crucially, Tunisia's interest aligns with a golden opportunity for Chelle: leading a team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Carthage Eagles have secured their spot in the expanded tournament, offering Chelle his first shot at managing on football's biggest stage. Imagine the exposure—a chance to pit his strategies against global giants, showcasing the genius that's already dazzled with the Super Eagles. This isn't just personal ambition; it's a milestone for African football. If Chelle excels (and given his track record, he likely will), he could become the first African manager to land a top European club gig post-World Cup. Think about it: if Liam Rosenior, with his promising but unproven stint at Hull City, is being linked to the Chelsea hotseat, why can't Chelle aim even higher? His tactical acumen, player management, and cultural insight could open doors that have long been shut to African coaches. Holding him here out of national pride would clip his wings, denying him—and Africa—a historic breakthrough.
‎
‎Football management is a revolving door, and pragmatism demands we recognize when a chapter ends. Chelle has transformed the Super Eagles, instilling discipline, flair, and resilience. But managers like him thrive on challenges, and stagnation isn't in his DNA. Nigeria has a deep pool of emerging coaches and could use this transition to blood fresh ideas, perhaps even appointing a homegrown talent to build long-term continuity. Clinging to Chelle risks resentment or a half-hearted commitment if better offers persist. We've seen it with past coaches—forced stays often lead to underwhelming results. Respectfully parting ways honors his contributions while positioning Nigeria as a mature football nation that values progress over possession.
‎
‎In the end, Éric Chelle's potential departure isn't a loss; it's an evolution. Let's celebrate what he's achieved, wish him well, and focus on building a system that retains top talent through reliability, not pleas. The Super Eagles will soar again—perhaps even higher—with the lessons he's left behind.
‎
‎#EricChelle #SuperEagles #Soccernittygritty #NigerianFootball #AFCON #WorldCup2026 #AfricanFootball #FootballManagers

semid4lyfe:
This is nonsense. Writer contradicted himself. I am pained that I read it to the end.

Also, the soccernittygritty guy is not well informed because Tunisia has since appointed a new coach in Sabri Lamouchi and that door is closed to Eric Chelle.

And to think this was one of the guys that criticized the NFF for appointing Chelle.



Anyways. from the emboldened quote above, I know this is a paid PR job to launder the ability of local coaches.

Rubbish.

Spainever:
Hahaha 🤣 he will not retire o

Joebie:
He no be saboteur. When he comes he puts his all. That should be the yardstick.

semid4lyfe:
The stadium stewards tried to steal Mendy towels like they did to Nwabali but a Senegalese player stopped them from doing so and the Moroccans pursued him.

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSa8j9VRp/

These Moroccans are terrible people.

semid4lyfe:
At the time he opted out, Nwabali was nursing an injury and it was uncertain he'd recover before our first game.

Anyone who blackmails the coach for a starting position and puts personal ambition above the team's is a saboteur.

Moving forward, your Maduka should just stay away from our team the same way he opted out of AFCON.

Sarsaparilla524:
Why Nigeria Should Respectfully Let Éric Chelle Move On: A Pragmatic View on Super Eagles' Future
‎
‎In the wake of the Super Eagles' impressive run under Éric Chelle, voices are calling for a four-year contract extension to lock him in for the 2030 World Cup preparations. It's understandable—his tactical brilliance has injected new life into the team, turning potential into performance on the pitch. But as Nigerians, we must step back from the emotional high and embrace the cold realities of international football management. Letting Chelle depart respectfully isn't about ingratitude or doubt in his abilities; it's about being pragmatic in a cutthroat industry where opportunities, stability, and growth matter. Here's why allowing him to pursue new horizons, like the rumored Tunisian offer, could be the best move for everyone involved.
‎
‎First, let's address the elephant in the room: financial security and reliability. Rumors are swirling that Tunisia is eyeing Chelle with a lucrative $100,000 monthly salary package—paid promptly, without the infamous delays that plague our football administration. We've all seen it before—managers and players chasing owed salaries for months, only getting paid under mounting pressure from media or unions. This isn't just unfair; it's unsustainable for a high-caliber tactician like Chelle, who deserves a setup that matches his elite status. Our chronic payment issues aren't new, stemming from bureaucratic red tape and funding inconsistencies in the football community. By holding him back, we'd risk demotivating a coach at the peak of his powers. Instead, letting him go allows us to reflect on our systemic flaws and push for reforms that make the Super Eagles role more attractive to future talents.
‎
‎More crucially, Tunisia's interest aligns with a golden opportunity for Chelle: leading a team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Carthage Eagles have secured their spot in the expanded tournament, offering Chelle his first shot at managing on football's biggest stage. Imagine the exposure—a chance to pit his strategies against global giants, showcasing the genius that's already dazzled with the Super Eagles. This isn't just personal ambition; it's a milestone for African football. If Chelle excels (and given his track record, he likely will), he could become the first African manager to land a top European club gig post-World Cup. Think about it: if Liam Rosenior, with his promising but unproven stint at Hull City, is being linked to the Chelsea hotseat, why can't Chelle aim even higher? His tactical acumen, player management, and cultural insight could open doors that have long been shut to African coaches. Holding him here out of national pride would clip his wings, denying him—and Africa—a historic breakthrough.
‎
‎Football management is a revolving door, and pragmatism demands we recognize when a chapter ends. Chelle has transformed the Super Eagles, instilling discipline, flair, and resilience. But managers like him thrive on challenges, and stagnation isn't in his DNA. Nigeria has a deep pool of emerging coaches and could use this transition to blood fresh ideas, perhaps even appointing a homegrown talent to build long-term continuity. Clinging to Chelle risks resentment or a half-hearted commitment if better offers persist. We've seen it with past coaches—forced stays often lead to underwhelming results. Respectfully parting ways honors his contributions while positioning Nigeria as a mature football nation that values progress over possession.
‎
‎In the end, Éric Chelle's potential departure isn't a loss; it's an evolution. Let's celebrate what he's achieved, wish him well, and focus on building a system that retains top talent through reliability, not pleas. The Super Eagles will soar again—perhaps even higher—with the lessons he's left behind.
‎
‎#EricChelle #SuperEagles #Soccernittygritty #NigerianFootball #AFCON #WorldCup2026 #AfricanFootball #FootballManagers

Danielnino00:
Deep pool of emerging coaches?

What nonsense!

Which emerging coaches self??

Finidi already messed up the chances of the NFF appointing a local coach anytime soon...

semid4lyfe:
Super Eagles players are happy Senegal won.

Bright Osayi - God is real

Akor Adams - God is great

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSa8kN3uN/

I love dem Morocco tears.

Make Una use all my towel Una carry wipe Una tears 🤷🏻 pic.twitter.com/vFKTxdMyWF

— Nwabali Stanley bobo (M.O.N) (@NwabaliBobo) January 19, 2026