Eric Chelle has maintained that his results with the Super Eagles will speak for me after his appointment has divided opinions.
The former Mali coach has signed a two-year contract with an option for an additional year.
His main mandate is to qualify Nigeria to the 2026 World Cup.
“My results and the team’s results will speak for me. So, we can say what we want,” the new Eagles coach said.
“It’s normal that there is criticism. Wherever I go, in any club or team, there will be people who are fans of me and others who will hate me.
“Today, I will work, I have certainties. I have my game plan in mind, and I will quickly put it in place.”
The 47-year-old coach said he hopes to quickly establish a connection with Nigeria’s top stars, from Victor Osimhen to Ademola Lookman.
“I will come with a lot of humility, but once again, I have a lot of certainties,” he said.
“It is a dialogue that we will have to establish between us.
“I feel ready to lead this great team with great players. So, I’m part of the progression process; the players will help me progress and I will help them progress too.”
