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Super Eagles Coach’s Strategy: Why Chelle Leans on Troost-Ekong and Three Others to Shape the Team

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed that he consults four key Nigerian players before making decisions about his squad.

Chelle also reaffirmed that centre-back William Troost-Ekong remains the captain of the Super Eagles ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon in November.

Speaking in a recent interview, Chelle said:

“I never talked about the captain. For me, my captain is William Troost-Ekong. I prefer to say this first.

“I have a small circle — four players — that I turn to when I need to make decisions. When I want something, the first person I ask is William, then Moses, Wilfred, and Osimhen.

“If I’m not happy with the group, I talk to these guys. If I want to ask the players questions, I go to them first before I make my decision.”

Chelle was appointed head coach of the Super Eagles a few months ago, taking over from interim coach Austin Eguavoen.

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