Victor Ikpeba, a former Super Eagles player, has called on his former teammates to support Eric Chelle, the new coach. In particular, he bemoaned former internationals' lack of assistance to former coaches, especially when player conflicts arose.
Speaking on Brila FM, Ikpeba criticized the silence of certain former internationals during previous incidents and urged solidarity and support for Eric Chelle. "Let's unite behind the manager and players," he remarked. We can return to the World Cup if we win the two games in March.
How many of these former internationals stood behind Finidi as head coach and defended him when there were player problems?" This has nothing to do with [the] manager. We will stand behind him because he is what we now have," he said.
Super Eagles legends are blasted by Victor Ikpeba for Eric Chelle's remarks. Victor Ikpeba scolds Super Eagles legends for their criticism of Eric Chelle. Abdulsalam Hassan • 14:34–20.01.2025 Ikpeba, a former Nigerian international, wants his old teammate to help Eric Chelle become a successful Super Eagles coach. Victor Ikpeba, a former Super Eagles player, has called on his former teammates to support Eric Chelle, the new coach. In particular, he bemoaned former internationals' lack of assistance to former coaches, especially when player conflicts arose.
Eric Chelle, Nigeria's new coach, in Ikenne. (Image Source: X/Mazamil Raji) Ikpeba's appeal for assistance Speaking on Brila FM, Ikpeba criticized the silence of certain former internationals during previous incidents and urged solidarity and support for Eric Chelle. "Let's unite behind the manager and players," he remarked. We can return to the World Cup if we win the two games in March. Football Eric Chelle's accomplishments and records: Is the Malian strategist a better option than Finidi George? "How many of these former internationals stood by Finidi as head coach and spoke up for him when there were player problems?"
This has nothing to do with [the] manager. We will stand behind him because he is what we now have," he said. Football "They must be motivated by something." A former AFCON champion discusses the NFF's appointment The responsibility of ensuring Nigeria's qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been placed on Chelle Chelle. The Super Eagles have had a difficult start to their qualifying campaign, losing 2-1 to the Republic of Benin after drawing 1-1 with South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho.
With seven points apiece, Rwanda, South Africa, and Benin now lead the group, followed by Lesotho with five and Nigeria with three. In March, the Super Eagles will play Rwanda away in Kigali to start their World Cup qualifying campaign. A few days later, they will play Zimbabwe at home.