Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has debunked rumours that he secured the Nigerian senior national team job through connections.
Chelle was appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to take over from Augustine Eguavoen, who had been in interim charge of the Super Eagles during their successful qualifying campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Chelle says he applied for the Super Eagles job just like every other coach without any form of connection.
He also says he presented his vision and philosophy to the NFF and although he had to wait a bit, he says he was glad to get the Super Eagles job.