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NFF President Appeals for Support for New Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau has called on Nigerians to rally behind the newly appointed Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Éric Sékou Chelle, and provide him with the support needed to succeed. Gusau assured that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) would also extend all necessary assistance to help Chelle excel in his new role.
“We appreciate the passion Nigerians have for football, which has led to varied reactions following Coach Chelle’s appointment. However, we appeal to everyone to support him, as we believe he has the qualities to achieve success with the Super Eagles,” Gusau stated.
The NFF will formally unveil the 47-year-old Franco-Malian on Monday at the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.
Chelle’s appointment, confirmed last Tuesday by the NFF Executive Committee, follows recommendations by the Technical and Development Committee. Gusau highlighted Chelle’s fresh energy, innovative thinking, and positive attitude, which the NFF hopes will help the Super Eagles succeed in their six remaining matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
At the unveiling, the NFF will also reveal the names of Chelle’s assistants, who will support him as he leads the Super Eagles B team at next month’s African Nations Championship in East Africa. The focus will then shift to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, starting with matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March.
Chelle, who previously led Mali’s Aiglons to the brink of the 2023 AFCON semi-finals, recently left his role at Algerian club MC Oran to join the Super Eagles.
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LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts
Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria.
The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held in Abuja, marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism across the nation.
Upon receiving the award, Salifu expressed profound gratitude, describing the honour as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to further his lifelong dedication to sports reporting, promotion, and growth.
“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration for me and my family, and I believe it will encourage me further in sports reporting and sports development in Nigeria,” he stated.
Salifu highlighted that this recognition serves as a morale boost following decades of hard work and impactful contributions within Nigeria’s sports community and beyond.
The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration attracted prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to celebrate individuals and organisations whose efforts have significantly advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.
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