NANS Protests Eric Chelle’s Appointment as Super Eagles Head Coach

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has taken to the streets to protest the recent appointment of Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The students’ body is vehemently opposed to the decision, describing it as “a slap in the face of our nation” and demanding its immediate reversal.

Background of the Appointment

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) recently announced the appointment of Eric Chelle, a foreign coach, as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The decision was met with widespread criticism from various stakeholders, including football enthusiasts, pundits, and now, the National Association of Nigerian Students.

NANS’ Grievances

NANS is unhappy with the NFF’s decision to appoint a foreign coach, arguing that it undermines the pool of local coaching talent in Nigeria. The students’ body believes that the Super Eagles deserve a tactically sound coach who can harness the nation’s abundant football talent.

“We are not against foreign coaches, but we believe that our local coaches have the capacity to handle the Super Eagles,” said the NANS President. “The NFF’s decision is a clear indication of their lack of faith in our local coaches, and we will not stand for it.”

Protest and Demands

NANS has announced plans to stage a national protest, which will take place simultaneously in all six zones of the association, starting from next Monday. The protest will also be taken to the National Assembly in Abuja.

The students’ body is demanding the immediate reversal of Eric Chelle’s appointment and the appointment of a local coach in his place. They are also calling for the dissolution of the NFF board, citing their “incompetence and lack of vision” for Nigerian football.

Reaction from the NFF

The NFF has not responded to NANS’ demands, leaving the future of the Super Eagles’ coaching leadership uncertain. The federation’s silence has only added fuel to the fire, with many Nigerians taking to social media to express their support for the protesting students.

The protest by NANS is a clear indication of the widespread dissatisfaction with the NFF’s decision to appoint a foreign coach. As the students take to the streets to demand a reversal of the decision, it remains to be seen how the NFF will respond. One thing is certain, however: the future of Nigerian football hangs in the balance, and the nation is watching with bated breath.