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Eric Chelle Dreams of Real Madrid, Targets Osimhen
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle reveals ambition to manage Real Madrid and sign Victor Osimhen, following AFCON bronze success
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has publicly declared his dream of managing Spanish giants Real Madrid, while naming Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen as his first potential signing.
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The 48-year-old Franco-Malian coach, appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation in January 2025, previously managed two club sides in France and Algeria and led two African national teams.
Under his guidance, the Super Eagles secured a bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Chelle’s ambition comes after a challenging World Cup qualification campaign. Despite recording six wins and two draws in CAF Group C, Nigeria finished second behind South Africa, narrowly missing automatic qualification.
In the playoffs, hopes were dashed after a 4-3 loss on penalties to DR Congo.
Speaking to RMC, Chelle said, “My biggest dream is to become Real Madrid’s first-ever African coach.” He added that Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen would be his top target should he secure the Bernabéu job.
The announcement has sparked mixed reactions among Nigerian fans. Some praised his vision and charisma, while others criticized the timing, pointing out his AFCON and World Cup setbacks.
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Real Madrid is currently second in the 2025/26 La Liga standings with 57 points, following Xabi Alonso’s dismissal.
The club is in search of a new coach after Zinedine Zidane stepped down for the second time, failing to secure a trophy in the last season.
Chelle’s dream reflects the growing ambition of African coaches to compete at the highest levels of club football.
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal, has received the ZIK International Peace and Leadership Award in Ghana, with organisers recognising what they described as his administration’s achievements in public sector leadership and economic reforms.
The governor was honoured at the 7th ZIK International Peace and Leadership Award ceremony, held on Friday at the British Council in Accra. The event featured a lecture themed: “Leadership, Peace, and Regional Integration: Advancing Africa’s Development in a Changing Global Order.”
According to the organisers, Lawal’s award was based, among other considerations, on his administration’s progress in public sector leadership and economic reforms in Zamfara State.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the ZIK Pan-African Award, His Royal Highness Professor Echefuna R.G. Onyeabadi, noted that the award was established to recognise individuals making meaningful contributions to the service of their people.
Receiving the award, Governor Lawal dedicated the honour to the people of Zamfara State, stating that it would further motivate his administration to intensify efforts toward transforming the state.
“This award is dedicated to all the people of Zamfara State. My administration has been working tirelessly to ensure the state can compete with any other in Nigeria. That was our promise and we have surpassed expectations in just three years,” Lawal said.
The governor highlighted key projects and reforms undertaken by his administration, including urban renewal initiatives, the construction of a modern airport and sweeping reforms in security, education, healthcare and the civil service. He noted that the newly constructed airport was particularly significant, as Zamfara had not benefited from such infrastructure in over 30 years since the creation of the state.
“We have made great strides in security, civil service reform, education, health and other sectors,” the governor added.
Lawal thanked the organisers for the recognition, saying the award would encourage him to do even more for the people of Zamfara.
“It means a lot to me and will motivate me to do even more for my people. Zamfara is on the rise,” he said.
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