Chelle Throws Support Behind Nwabali

Chelle Throws Support Behind Nwabali

Sampson Adedeji

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has come out in support of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who has been under intense criticism following his recent error against Lesotho in a World Cup qualifier, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Chippa United shot-stopper faced backlash after his mistake led to Lesotho’s goal, but Chelle insists the criticism is unwarranted and that Nwabali remains a key figure in his plans.

 “Nobody knows what I ask of my players. Sometimes they make mistakes that’s normal. Maybe I told Nwabali to be strong. I don’t want a nice guy in my team,” Chelle said in an exclusive chat with Super Eagles legend Segun Odegbami on Eagle FM.

“I once played with a Serbian goalkeeper who was crazy on the pitch and because of that, we defenders became crazy too. I want players with strong character. Stanley gives everything for the team and the country, even though sometimes he just needs to relax.”