Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed disappointment that he and his team could not bring the 2025 AFCON trophy to Nigeria.
The Super Eagles ended their campaign at this year’s AFCON in a high after defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the third-place playoff.
The game was decided via penalties after 90 minutes ended goalless.
Super Eagles first choice Stanley Nwabali was the star of the match was he saved the spot kicks of Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush.
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Ademola Lookman converted the winning spot kick as he sent the Egyptian keeper the wrong way.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, Chelle praised his players for giving their all.
“I was so disappointed for my players because they gave everything during this AFCON and this moment I’m very proud of them,” Chelle said.
“I’m very proud to be the coach of Nigeria, we gave everything for one month and it’s so good right now because it wasn’t easy but I’m very proud of them, they’ve earned my respect.
“I’m disappointed we couldn’t bring the trophy to Nigeria but hopefully we will bring it in the next edition.”
By James Agberebi in Casablanca
Photo by Ganiyu Yusuf in Casablanca
4 Comments
Continuity is key here.
Coach Chelle should stay oh.
The NFF should be smart, for once.
Mr chelle I understand your frustrations but all is well, going into this afcon nobody trusted you and your team and was what made NFF to ask you to take the team to semi finals but you come back with a medal, I hope you continue with this team even for next 3 years, once again thank you sir
Chelle needs to go…he did not meet the target and thats simple…the target is to get us to the final…. And he had all the human resources to do that and to even win the afcon…
He needs to go so we can get a temporary coach for now and then monitor Hervé Renard contract with saudi untill it runs out then go all out for him for the next afcon and then next world cup in morocco…
The whole world knew that it’s neither your fault nor the players fault. The organizer should have awarded the trophy to Morocco since it’s glaring that they want to compensate the host without inviting othe countries for the competition.