NANS Demands Reversal Of  Eric Chelle’s Appointment as SuperEagles Coach

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Abeokuta has called for the immediate reversal of Eric Sekou Chelle’s appointment as the substantive coach of the Super Eagles.

According to CHANNELS TELEVISION report, NANS held a protest on Thursday at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta to register their displeasure, calling on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to reverse the appointment with immediate effect.

Speaking on behalf of the members of NANS, the clerk of the Senate, Abdul Yekinn Odunayo, condemned the appointment, and said it fell short of the expectations of Nigerians and football enthusiasts.

The students also threatened to embark on a nationwide protest if their desires were not met.

“We are gathered here today to address an issue that has not only baffled us but has also drawn widespread disapproval from Nigerian students and sports enthusiasts alike,” Odunayo said.

“On behalf of the National Association of Nigerian Students, I, Abdul-Yekinn Odunayo, Clerk of the Senate of NANS National Headquarters, wish to categorically express our displeasure over the appointment of Eric Sekou Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles.

“This appointment, as announced by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), is not only unacceptable but also a slap in the face of our nation’s abundant pool of local coaching talent. Consequently, NANS, as the voice of the Nigerian students, is compelled to organise a national protest to demand a reversal of this decision.”

Recall that on Tuesday, NFF confirmed the appointment of  Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

His appointment is with immediate effect, and he has the responsibility of guiding the Super Eagles to earn a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, with the next round of matches (Matchdays 5 & 6) taking place in March.