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As the reactions continue to follow the conquest of the Super Eagles of Ghana and Jamaica along the way to win the Unity 2025 Cup in London, a former member of the Nigerian team, Garba Chindo Lawal is applause to the coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, reports Sports247.
While some critics and analysts insist that the Eagles were dull and forceful in both games at the Brentford Gtech community stadium, Lawal said that the most important thing is that they finally won the trophy at stake.
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The former left -wing midfielder, who left the best grades while playing for Roda JC Kerkrade of the Netherlands in the heyday of his illustrious career, said Chelle showed a progressive approach to inviting players at home with some of the clubs abroad.
Lawal, who scored in the historic Victoria of Nigeria by 3-2 over Spain in the 1998 World Cup in France, also said that Chelle was able to combine new players with the elderly, hence his verdict that the Franco-Malian tactic deserves a pass brand.
The former executor of the Center of the Campo, who was also part of the Nigeria Sub-23 team that won the Olympic Games football gold in Atlanta ’96, added that Chelle must be praised because his hurried team finally won the Cup by defeating Jamaica by penalties on Saturday.
Lawal argued even more: “It is a friendly competition, and that is why he called many new players to see him.
He also invited some experienced such as (Wilfred) Ndidi and Semi (Ajayi). (Ahmed) Muse also entered and (Samuel) Chukwueze too. I think it is good to mix foreign players and at home like this … since it is a friendly game. “
Lawal concluded reflecting on the lessons learned from the invitative competition of four nations, even when he took a look at the future and reasoned that Chelle has already embarked on a trip towards the reconstruction of the eagles in a formidable squad, which would be good for the image and glory of Nigeria.
“He really wants to build a strong team, which is good for him and good for Nigeria too. We win the competition and that is the most important.
“With the way we fight in the second half against Ghana, we learned that resilience is very important for players. It also means that we have to be very careful for the next game and play with caution. But, at least we win. That is the most important thing,” said Lawal
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