Super Eagles assistant coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, says he will not join calls to criticise head coach Eric Chelle despite the team’s disastrous showing at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Speaking to journalist Osasu Obayiuwana in Dar es Salaam on Friday morning, Ogunmodede said:
“Many people are expecting me to say negative things about my head coach, because I am no longer in charge of the team and we are not doing well. I will never do that.”
Ogunmodede led Remo Stars to a historic first ever league title last season and became the first Southwest club to win the league in 25 years.
The Ikenne-based outfit amassed 71 points from 38 games, winning 22, drawing 5, and losing 11.
“I am his assistant and I accepted to do this job. I stand with him and I sink with him. That is what loyalty and professionalism is about,” Ogunmodede told Osasu in Tanzania.
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Eric Chelle has come under intense pressure and criticism from Nigerians for the poor outing, with some fans believing Ogunmodede and Rangers Technical Adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu who led the side through the qualifiers would have achieved better results.
Super Eagles Assistant coach Daniel Ogunmodede. Photo Credit: Osasu Obayiuwana X
The Nigerian duo masterminded a 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies in Uyo, following a goalless first leg, to secure qualification for CHAN 2025. No
However, under Chelle’s management at the finals in Tanzania, the Super Eagles B have endured a torrid run losing 1-0 to Senegal in their opening match before a 4-0 defeat to Sudan in Zanzibar.
Eric Chelle on the touchline in CHAN 2024. Photo Credit: X
The results leave Nigeria bottom of their group with zero points, no goals scored, and a goal difference of -5 the worst record of any team at the tournament.
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The early exit means Nigeria will play a dead rubber final group match on the 19th of August in Dar es Salaam before returning home.
