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Eric Chelle Watches Flying Eagles Thrash Togo, Steps Up Search for Future Super Eagles Stars

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Eric Chelle Watches Flying Eagles Thrash Togo, Steps Up Search for Future Super Eagles Stars

Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle was in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire to watch Nigeria’s Flying Eagles cruise to a convincing 3-0 victory over Togo at the ongoing WAFU B U-20 Championship on Thursday.

The Franco-Malian tactician observed the match from the stands as the Flying Eagles delivered an impressive performance to secure a place in the semi-finals of the regional tournament.

Chelle’s attendance highlights his commitment to tracking Nigeria’s emerging talents as he continues to identify promising players capable of strengthening the country’s U-23 squad ahead of the Olympic Games qualifiers.

Since taking charge of the Super Eagles, Chelle has stressed the importance of creating a clear pathway for young players into the national team. Several members of the current Flying Eagles squad are expected to be in contention for future call-ups to both the U-23 team and the senior Super Eagles if they maintain their impressive development.

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Samuel Ahmadu
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.