AFCON Winner Kenneth Omeruo Welcomes Eric Chelle’s Appointment, Eyes Fresh Super Eagles Opportunity

AFCON Winner Kenneth Omeruo Welcomes Eric Chelle’s Appointment, Eyes Fresh Super Eagles Opportunity-OXYGIST


Veteran Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has expressed enthusiasm for the appointment of Eric Chelle as the new head coach of Nigeria’s national football team.


Omeruo, a key player in Nigeria’s victorious 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad, sees Chelle’s arrival as a chance for all Nigerian players to prove their worth, particularly those who haven’t been featuring regularly for their clubs.


The Kasimpasa defender believes Chelle’s tactical expertise and focus on team structure will be instrumental in unlocking the Super Eagles’ full potential. Omeruo, who missed Nigeria’s recent AFCON qualifiers due to injury, is optimistic about the squad’s future under the new coach.


During a live session on X (formerly Twitter) with Wilfred Ndidi, Omeruo shared his thoughts:


“Everyone has to be serious now. It’s like an open trial because some of us haven’t been playing regularly. We need to show the manager that we deserve a place in the team if invited.”


Highlighting Chelle’s coaching credentials, Omeruo pointed to Mali’s strong performances under his leadership as proof of his abilities.


“From the way Mali played, not just in friendlies but also at AFCON, you can see an organized structure,” Omeruo said. “With the talent in the Super Eagles, I believe he can make us play the way he wants.”


Omeruo also acknowledged the efforts of former interim coach Austin Eguavoen, crediting him with restoring confidence to the team during his tenure.


“Kudos to Eguavoen for those games. When he took over, our confidence was low, but he helped us regain it. At our best, no country can stand against the Super Eagles.”


Eric Chelle, unveiled on Monday in Abuja, becomes the 37th coach of the Super Eagles. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed that Chelle has signed a two-year deal, with an option to extend if he secures World Cup qualification.



In addition to coaching the main squad, Chelle will oversee the Super Eagles B team as they prepare for the 8th African Nations Championship. With three new assistants joining his team, Chelle is set to collaborate with existing staff to revamp the Super Eagles’ brand and steer them toward success in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers starting in March.

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