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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former Super Eagles captain, Austine Okocha says it is important for football fans in Nigeria to fully support new head coach of the team, Eric Chelle.<\/p>\n

Chelle\u2019s appointment has divided opinion among football fans and pundits in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Okocha said it is important to give the Malian total support to make his job a success.<\/p>\n

The erstwhile Bolton Wanderers playmaker further stated that it is important for the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe decision to appoint the new coach was that of the NFF,\u201d Okocha told Lagos Talks FM.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe should give him a chance to do his job.<\/p>\n

We should support him as well as the NFF and hopefully we will be at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe all want the team to qualify for the World Cup because we all benefit when they are doing well.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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