The Digest:
Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has surprisingly thrown his support behind current handler Eric Chelle, despite Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a notable shift from his initial position, Oliseh acknowledged that Chelle's performance has "won him over," highlighting the progress made under the Malian tactician's leadership.
Key Points:
- Sunday Oliseh admitted he was "totally unhappy" when Eric Chelle was appointed in January.
- The former coach now says Chelle has "won me over" with his work ethic and results.
- Chelle suffered his first defeat as Super Eagles coach in the World Cup playoff against DR Congo.
- Nigeria lost 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time.
- Oliseh praised Chelle for achieving "better than any of the two people that preceded him."
- This was the Super Eagles' first missed World Cup qualification since 2006.
- The endorsement comes amid growing scrutiny of Chelle's tactics and team selection.
Sources: Complete Sports, Score Nigeria
