Chelle said NFF offered him the job after he presented his project, vision, and philosophy to the football body
By Kehinde Okeowo
Malian tactician, Eric Chelle has revealed how he became the head coach of Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles.
He made this known during a recent interview with CANAL+SPORT Afrique.
Chelle was named the Super Eagles’ substantive head coach by the Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF) in January.
His appointment came as a surprise, given the number of top coaches linked with the job.
The decision was the first time an African would be saddled with the responsibility of managing the Super Eagles.
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Speaking on how he eventually landed the job, Chelle claimed he didn’t lobby for the job.
He went on to say NFF found him worthy after he presented his project, vision, and philosophy to its management.
He said, “When I left the Malian team, there was a call for applications from the NFF, and so I applied like any other coach, and then the interview came.
“I was invited to a coaches’ conference where I presented my project, vision, and philosophy. I thought it would happen much faster, but due to some events, I had to wait, so I left. I left for Rouen, but then it’s true that I had this opportunity, which I risked losing. So I returned, for this great project.”
