Super Eagles’ coach, Eric Sekou Chelle has received another round of accolades from his players, with captain of the squad, Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi hailing the Franco-Malian tactician as ‘a very good coach,’ Sports247 reports.
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Ndidi used the occasion of a pre-match press conference ahead of Nigeria’s clash with Portugal in an international friendly on Wednesday to further eulogise the former Mali and MC Oran FC of Algeria handler, who took over the job last year.
The Besiktas of Turkey midfielder, who previously played as a central defender for Nath Boys FC of Lagos and RKC Genk of Belgium, went on to reveal how Eric’ player-management skills have helped to cement unity in the Super Eagles.
He added that the soft-spoken gaffer has also brought a progressive philosophy and positive environment within the squad since his arrival, which Ndidi says was reflected in the squad’s surge to third place at the recent Africa Cup of Nations.
Ndidi disclosed, “He has brought in a great philosophy and you see the way we perform at the AFCON. This is a positive thing and the mindset is very positive going forward. We will look forward to every training, every game to improve.
“We’re not we’re not perfect, but I know we’re getting there. We’re getting to improve every day. This is football. We learn both when we win, when we draw, when we lose, we keep learning. There’s so much confidence with our philosophy.
“Eric is a very great manager. He is an amazing guy. The way he brings the team together is really good. Everyone is so happy having him around, which is the most important thing … to have a group who is ready to fight, work for you as a team.”
