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Mobi Okparaku Urges Stability Around Super Eagles Coaching Role
Former Nigeria international Mobi Okparaku has called for stability in the Super Eagles’ coaching department, stressing that uncertainty surrounding the future of head coach Eric Sekou Chelle could hurt the team’s long-term progress.
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Speaking on the current situation, Okparaku said poor planning and instability have placed Nigerian football in a difficult position, especially as the country awaits FIFA’s verdict on the petition involving the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“There has to be stability in the Super Eagles setup,” Okparaku said. “The uncertainty around the coach is not good for the team, especially at a time when focus and continuity are needed.”
The former defender warned that constant changes and delayed decision-making have repeatedly affected Nigeria’s preparations for major competitions.
“Poor planning is one of the reasons we are where we are today,” he added. “The federation must prioritise early preparations and give the coach the confidence to plan properly, instead of reacting to situations at the last minute.”
Okparaku urged the football authorities to learn from past experiences and put structures in place that will allow the national team to plan ahead, regardless of external verdicts or distractions.
“Whatever happens with FIFA, Nigeria must look forward,” he concluded. “Early planning and stability are the only ways to avoid finding ourselves in this situation again.”
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