₦airaland Forum

Blueelf:
Ejuke and.chukwueze offers little to nothing to the current Super Eagles

But it seems we can't get better, thus we are stuck with them. Moses Simon is even worse

And yes, Cabo Verde may defeat the Supwr Eagles in a competitive match

I HAVE MADE MY POINT. LET HE WHO WANTA TO HAVE HIGH BP HAVE IT

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

TheSuperNerd:
OptaJoe's Video analysis of the World Cup's Alltime Leading Scorers.

I guess OptaJoe is also hiding behind Mbappe.

18 - 🇦🇷 Lionel Messi is the all-time leading FIFA World Cup scorer with 18 goals.

But 🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé is now just two goals behind him on 16, joint second with 🇩🇪 Miroslav Klose.

Chasing. pic.twitter.com/me7E0cVMBD

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 23, 2026

Odunayaw:
Gerd Muller and Mbappe's stats made me scream

Sorry I can't relate with Just Fontaine and 1958 football

Blueelf:
Once someone opinion doesn't agree with yours, automatically it's agenda

There's nobody on this thread who should act as a know all and everyone is entitled to their opinion
.
Someone who thinks everyone must agree with him and he cannot be questionsled. As how?

Is there anybody feeding another person here? When did this place become a military dictatorship.
Abeg rest!!!

Philosopher1979:
Yeah you are right.
Morocco in particular. First African team to reach the second round of world cup. 1986. Bouderbala abdilazeez and others
What morocco is doing is not new in a sense.
Morocco knows how to compete globally even though they are just a bit above average in africa.

Key decisions from the meeting between the National Sports Commission (NSC), tNFF and NPFL :

Agreement reached on the renewal of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle's contract.

The NFF will be responsible for the remuneration of Chelle's assistant coaches. pic.twitter.com/9AGpAkEr0T

— Tolu Oguntimehin (@Tolu_TOTSPORTS) June 23, 2026

TheSuperNerd:
I hope this is true following the meeting today between the NSC and The NFF... Chelle to combine Super Eagles and U23s duties in tandem with his assistants...


Breaking News: Eric Chelle Appointed As Nigeria U-23 National Team Coach

Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has officially resumed duties as head coach of Nigeria's U-23 national team following a strategic decision reached during a high-level meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the National Sports Commission (NSC) headquarters in Abuja, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The meeting was attended by NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau, NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, and Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle.

The decision is part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's football development structure and enhance the country's prospects in upcoming U-23 competitions, including qualification campaigns for major international tournaments.

Nigeria's U-23 national team, popularly known as the Dream Team, holds a distinguished place in African football history. The team remains the first African nation to complete the full set of Olympic medals in men's football, winning gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, silver at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics.Soccer News

The Dream Team achieved its most celebrated success under Dutch coach Jo Bonfrere in 1996, when Nigeria became the first African country to win Olympic football gold. The team recorded a memorable 4-3 victory over Brazil in the semi-finals, secured by Nwankwo Kanu's famous golden goal, before defeating Argentina 3-2 in a dramatic final to claim the historic title.

While the team's fortunes have fluctuated in subsequent U-23 Africa Cup of Nations campaigns, Nigeria has continued to maintain a strong presence in continental competitions and Olympic qualification tournaments.

With Chelle now overseeing the U-23 side, expectations will be high as Nigeria seeks to build on its rich Olympic football legacy and return to the summit of African and global youth football.

Source: BSN's Niyi Busari.

ChrisKels:
As their wannabe GOAT falters, they have resorted to using Mbappe to console themselves, yet the gifted one keeps dunking on them all combined. 😂🤣

chrisooblog:
See what I mean? @supernerd.

elyte89:
Chelle is already working on it with the introduction of Azeez and co ..we can’t be stuck with Moses and chukwueze for almost 12years of unproductive output and still expect results,chelle sef don tire for dem

D next two players I want serious competition for is ndidi and iwobi …These two players holding our midfield too hasn’t achieved anything together..no trophy,no World Cup appearance (2 in a row) ,let’s ease dem to d bench

chrisooblog:
See what I mean? @supernerd.

TheSuperNerd:
More details...

🔵Agreement reached on Eric Chelle's Super Eagles contract renewal as well.

🟤Eric Chelle will also take charge of the Nigeria U-23 team, with his assistants to be announced by the NFF.

🟣Chelle is expected to earn 100,000 (currency subject to official confirmation) under the new contract.

🟠The NFF will prioritize qualification for the next AFCON.

⚫️Long-term focus has now shifted toward securing qualification for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Key decisions from the meeting between the National Sports Commission (NSC), tNFF and NPFL :

Agreement reached on the renewal of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle's contract.

The NFF will be responsible for the remuneration of Chelle's assistant coaches. pic.twitter.com/9AGpAkEr0T

— Tolu Oguntimehin (@Tolu_TOTSPORTS) June 23, 2026

chrisooblog:
Good step in the right direction if true.

Chelle has shown ambition and passion for the Nigerian project.

Key decisions from the meeting between the National Sports Commission (NSC), tNFF and NPFL :

Agreement reached on the renewal of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle's contract.

The NFF will be responsible for the remuneration of Chelle's assistant coaches. pic.twitter.com/9AGpAkEr0T

— Tolu Oguntimehin (@Tolu_TOTSPORTS) June 23, 2026

TheSuperNerd:
The meeting was held today. So it is indeed true. When I saw it on BSN, I thought my eyes were deceiving me.

I am excited especially because not only does this mean, Chelle's contract is renewed, but that all those u23/U21 young talents we clamour for but cant invite all at once to the Super Eagles will finally be able to come together at the U23 level to begin national team integration. It would be far easier for Chelle to upgrade certain positions in the Super Eagles with younger, hungrier high-ceiling talents from the U23s.

TheSuperNerd:
Angelo Agbejoye is close to signing for Djurgardens IF in the Allsvenskan pending a medical examination.

Välkommen till Djurgården Angelo Agbejoye! ✍️

Läs mer i appen och på https://t.co/PUmOG0VUk7 pic.twitter.com/997jsVOVur

— Djurgården Fotboll (@DIF_Fotboll) June 23, 2026

chrisooblog:
See what I mean? @supernerd.

Truidstarr:
This is very good news indeed. All the 'My sources tell me Chelle will resign" where una dey? The U23 job is a master stroke. The U23 job was reduced to a joke under Salisu and Kennedy Boboye. Inviting a player from the English 10th division when Gift Orban was at his peak was criminal on their part. Better days ahead as his salary has been improved and the NSC will pick up the bills of his assistants.

Nehruvia:
Word on the street is that Eric Chelle is likely leaving before the AFCON Qualifiers. I've done my investigation and close sources are telling me that "you know who" are deeply unsatisfied with Eric Chelle's demands and have no intention to even negotiate, talk less of renewing his contract.

Of course take this with a grain of salt but right now I'm so livid.

cc Symphonyrad

TheSuperNerd:
More details...

🔵Agreement reached on Eric Chelle's Super Eagles contract renewal as well.

🟤Eric Chelle will also take charge of the Nigeria U-23 team, with his assistants to be announced by the NFF.

🟣Chelle is expected to earn 100,000 (currency subject to official confirmation) under the new contract.

🟠The NFF will prioritize qualification for the next AFCON.

⚫️Long-term focus has now shifted toward securing qualification for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Key decisions from the meeting between the National Sports Commission (NSC), tNFF and NPFL :

Agreement reached on the renewal of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle's contract.

The NFF will be responsible for the remuneration of Chelle's assistant coaches. pic.twitter.com/9AGpAkEr0T

— Tolu Oguntimehin (@Tolu_TOTSPORTS) June 23, 2026

FiveFootNinja:
The biggest disappointment of this World Cup isn't the football. It's the complete absence of a suspiciously accurate animal predictor. What happened to all those mysterious cats and goats and snakes that used to pop up out of nowhere during international competitions?

We have all this advanced tracking tech and match simulators, yet nobody has thought to consult any prophetic goat so far. Abi na only AFCON dey use am?

But I recall an animal being used at the last WC in Qatar. How am I supposed to make accurate bets this year?

I'm slightly disappointed to be honest.

Odunayaw:
I like what I am seeing. Infact I think both Afcon and Olympics qualification should be Chelle's KPI in the short term. Good place to convince FBs and become a feeder for the SE too

TheSuperNerd:
More details...

🔵Agreement reached on Eric Chelle's Super Eagles contract renewal as well.

🟤Eric Chelle will also take charge of the Nigeria U-23 team, with his assistants to be announced by the NFF.

🟣Chelle is expected to earn 100,000 (currency subject to official confirmation) under the new contract.

🟠The NFF will prioritize qualification for the next AFCON.

⚫️Long-term focus has now shifted toward securing qualification for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Key decisions from the meeting between the National Sports Commission (NSC), tNFF and NPFL :

Agreement reached on the renewal of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle's contract.

The NFF will be responsible for the remuneration of Chelle's assistant coaches. pic.twitter.com/9AGpAkEr0T

— Tolu Oguntimehin (@Tolu_TOTSPORTS) June 23, 2026

TheSuperNerd:
I hope this is true following the meeting today between the NSC and The NFF... Chelle to combine Super Eagles and U23s duties in tandem with his assistants...


Breaking News: Eric Chelle Appointed As Nigeria U-23 National Team Coach

Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has officially resumed duties as head coach of Nigeria's U-23 national team following a strategic decision reached during a high-level meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the National Sports Commission (NSC) headquarters in Abuja, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The meeting was attended by NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau, NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, and Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle.

The decision is part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's football development structure and enhance the country's prospects in upcoming U-23 competitions, including qualification campaigns for major international tournaments.

Nigeria's U-23 national team, popularly known as the Dream Team, holds a distinguished place in African football history. The team remains the first African nation to complete the full set of Olympic medals in men's football, winning gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, silver at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics.Soccer News

The Dream Team achieved its most celebrated success under Dutch coach Jo Bonfrere in 1996, when Nigeria became the first African country to win Olympic football gold. The team recorded a memorable 4-3 victory over Brazil in the semi-finals, secured by Nwankwo Kanu's famous golden goal, before defeating Argentina 3-2 in a dramatic final to claim the historic title.

While the team's fortunes have fluctuated in subsequent U-23 Africa Cup of Nations campaigns, Nigeria has continued to maintain a strong presence in continental competitions and Olympic qualification tournaments.

With Chelle now overseeing the U-23 side, expectations will be high as Nigeria seeks to build on its rich Olympic football legacy and return to the summit of African and global youth football.

Source: BSN's Niyi Busari.

Truidstarr:
This is very good news indeed. All the 'My sources tell me Chelle will resign" where una dey? The U23 job is a master stroke. The U23 job was reduced to a joke under Salisu and Kennedy Boboye. Inviting a player from the English 10th division when Gift Orban was at his peak was criminal on their part. Better days ahead as his salary has been improved and the NSC will pick up the bills of his assistants.

Amedino99:
Given the team's performance in Chan under Chelle, im not that enthusiastic about this. Unless they allow him to recruit FBs into the olympic team. He doesn't look like someone whose football aligns with what our home based players play.