AFCON: I'm disappointed to be here - Chelle ahead of Super Eagles clash with Egypt

AFCON: I'm disappointed to be here - Chelle ahead of Super Eagles clash with Egypt

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has said he is “disappointed” to be playing the third-place game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to Chelle, he was hoping to lead Nigeria out in the final of the competition. The three-time champions lost 4-2 via penalties to host Morocco in their semi-final on Wednesday. They will now take Egypt for the bronze medal on Saturday. “To be honest with you, I’m disappointed to be here,” Chelle told …

“We Have to Win” - Eric Chelle Targets Bronze Medal as Super Eagles Battle Egypt - Newsy People

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has spoken with resolve and emotion ahead of Nigeria’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations third-place (bronze medal) play-off

“We Have to Win” - Eric Chelle Targets Bronze Medal as Super Eagles Battle Egypt

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has spoken with resolve and emotion ahead of Nigeria’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations third-place (bronze medal) play-off against Egypt, scheduled for today, Saturday 16 January, in Morocco. Nigeria are still coming to terms with a painful semi-final exit after a 0–0 draw against hosts Morocco, which ended in a 4–2 defeat on penalties, denying the Super Eagles a place in the final. Eric Chelle has requested that h…

Chelle Defends Chukwueze Over Penalty Miss Against Morocco

Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle, has once again come to the defence of Samuel Chukwueze following his penalty miss in Nigeria’s defeat to Morocco. Chukwueze has faced intense criticism after his tame effort was easily saved by Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou during the penalty shootout. Nigeria ultimately lost 4-2 on penalties to the Atlas Lions after the match ended goalless after both full-time and extra time. Left-back Bruno Onyemaechi…

No love lost as Eagles, Pharaohs fight for pride in AFCON bronze duel

Super Eagles Will Emerge Victorious Against Egypt – Bassey

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has said that the players will fight hard to secure victory against Egypt on Saturday in the Third place match. Nigeria will battle The Pharaohs for the bronze medal at the Mohammed V Sports Complex,Casablanca on Saturday for a chance to end the tournament on a high. The Super Eagles suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Morocco on Wednesday. Bassey apologised to the fans for the defeat while ass…