NFF: Chelle’s plan to dump Nigeria for S’Africa a hoax

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), yesterday, dismissed reports suggesting that Super Eagles’ handler, Eric Chelle, is contemplating quitting his job. The report also said that the coach’s impending exit has thrown the NFF into confusion, leading the federation to convene an emergency meeting over the issue.

 Chelle, however, has personal experience of defeating South Africa. As Mali’s head coach at AFCON 2023, he led his team to a dominant 2-0 group-stage victory over Bafana Bafana, controlling the match from start to finish.
 
Now, he will be looking to replicate that success with the Super Eagles as they aim to keep their World Cup dream alive. Despite Nigeria’s current struggles in the qualifiers, history favours the Super Eagles in this fixture. In 16 previous meetings, Nigeria have won eight times, while South Africa have managed just two victories. Six encounters have ended in draws, including the last meeting in Uyo.

 However, past records will count for little when the two sides meet in September. With South Africa enjoying home advantage and Nigeria needing a result, the clash is set to be a high-stakes affair that could define both teams’ World Cup ambitions.

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