Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Eric Sékou Chelle, has pledged to steer Nigeria’s national team back on track, acknowledging the weight of expectations placed on him.

Speaking during his unveiling at the media conference room of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, the former Mali tactician expressed his determination to deliver results.

“This is an amazing opportunity for me. I’m so proud to take on this role and coach the most populous Black nation in the world,” Chelle said.

“Our Super Eagles have the chance to qualify for the World Cup, and I truly believe it.”

Chelle emphasized the need to implement new strategies to elevate the team’s performance.

“We need to establish better management structures and adopt effective techniques. We must be aggressive and focused.

I love attacking football, this is my philosophy. Football is about scoring goals,” he stated.

The 47-year-old also shared a personal connection to the Super Eagles, revealing his admiration for the team since his youth.

“When I was young, Nigeria was my favorite team. I bought the jersey and watched every game. During the World Cup in France, I was in Marseille watching the matches. This is team my team.”

Chelle is set to lead the home-based Super Eagles at the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN and is also tasked with reviving Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes.

“I know the expectations of the Nigerian people, and I am ambitious. I want to win. I’m here to make things right,” Chelle concluded.