Eric Chelle Assesses NPFL Stars After Super Eagles' 2-1 Win over Ghana in Unity Cup

Nigeria’s Coach Eric Chelle Champions Home-Based Players for Super Eagles

Eric Chelle, the head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has emphasized his commitment to integrating home-based players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) into the national team, highlighting their quality and potential to compete at the international level. Speaking at a press conference in London on May 26, 2025, after the Unity Cup tournament win over Ghana, Chelle, a 47-year-old Franco-Malian appointed in January 2025, detailed h…

Home-based players have quality, I want to give them chance – Eric Chelle

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has hailed Nigeria’s home-based players, saying that they have the qualities to perform at the highest level. Many coaches who have managed the Nigerian senior national team have faced constant criticism for overlooking home-based players. But speaking to the press following the Super Eagles’ 2-1 win over West African rivals Ghana in the Unity Cup in London on Wednesday, Chelle who used some home-based players i…

NPFL Players Were Impressive

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has praised the impact of NPFL players following their contributions in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Ghana, Wednesday, in London. According to Chelle, the match not only showed the team’s overall depth but also highlighted the growing influence of home-based talents. Sikiru Alimi and Papa Daniel Mustapha were both handed their senior debuts and started the match, while right-back Sodiq Ismaila earned his third cap.…

Eric Chelle assesses NPFL stars after Super Eagles' 2-1 win over Ghana in Unity Cup

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has shared his thoughts about the performance of NPFL players during the 2-1 win over Ghana in the Unity Cup.

How The NPFL Players Performed For Super Eagles In Win Over Ghana - Papa Daniel Flops - OwnGoal Nigeria

Six players picked from teams in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played for the senior national team of Nigeria in yesterday’s 2-1 win over Ghana at the ongoing Unity Cup friendly tournament in England. Three of them namely Sikiru Alimi, Ismaila Sodiq and Papa Daniel were on from the start while Ahmed Musa, Ifeanyi […]

"I’m guilty if I’m wrong" – Eric Chelle's brutal verdict on NPFL stars after display in Ghana win at Unity Cup - Soccernet NG

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed satisfaction with the performances of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) players following their involvement in the national team's 2-1 victory over Ghana at the Unity Cup in London, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelle, who has been closely monitoring the NPFL since his appointment in January, took a bold step by including ten home-based players in his 23-man squad for the tournament, currently…