Chelle
By Patrick Omorodion
Super Eagles Coach, Eric Sekou Chelle has commended Nigerians for rallying round him and the team in his first game as Head Coach.
Writing on his X handle ( formerly Twitter), Chelle said that taking charge of the Super Eagles against Rwanda on Friday was a great honour to him which he will not take lightly.
He said: “To all Nigerians, I want to sincerely appreciate every single one of you who has supported me in one way or another. Your encouragement, belief, and passion for the Super Eagles have been truly inspiring. Taking charge of my first game as head coach is a great honor, and I do not take this responsibility lightly.”
He affirmed that football is more than just a sport in Nigeria, adding that “it is our pride, our passion, and a symbol of our unity.”
The Mali-born French man appealed to Nigerians to continue to rally round him and the team in the journey to secure the World Cup with prayers and belief.
“As we begin this journey together, I ask for your unwavering support, prayers, and belief in this team. We will give our all on the pitch, fight for every victory, and work tirelessly to bring success to our great nation”, he stressed.
He concluded his message to Nigerian fans by thanking them for standing with the team so that they can so that together they will that victory would be assured.
“Let’s keep pushing forward, believing in our team, and making Nigeria proud (so that) together, we soar”, Chelle said.
