Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has declared his ambition to coach Spanish giants Real Madrid in the future.
Chelle has been in charge of Nigeria since the beginning of last year and has enjoyed a decent spell with the national team. The Franco-Malian tactician has introduced a unique style of play that has helped several players perform well and deliver solid displays.
Although he failed to guide Nigeria to a 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff spot, Chelle led the Super Eagles to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Many football legends praised the team’s performances, with some saying Nigeria played the best football at the tournament and were unlucky to lose on penalties in the semi-final.
In a recent interview, the 48-year-old coach revealed his biggest dream is to become Real Madrid’s first African coach. He admitted that the job would be difficult to achieve, as only a few African coaches have managed top clubs in Europe.
Real Madrid are regarded as one of the biggest clubs in the world and have been led by some of the most successful managers in football history. Chelle will need time and major achievements in his career to reach that level.
For now, the Nigeria Football Federation will be keen to keep him, especially with his contract running until next year, as they look to secure his long-term future with the Super Eagles.