A nation in need of a hero

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'Eric Chelle…,' Sam deliberated over the name for some time.

It was not a name that he was unfamiliar with.

Eric Chelle was the newly appointed head coach of the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, whose appointment was announced months ago.

The former Mali boss already led the Super Eagles through a few games, including World Cup qualifier games back in September against Rwanda and South Africa that ended horribly despite them playing one of them at home.

Against Rwanda, the Super Eagles could only settle for a draw at home while agonizingly, they lost against South Africa in away ground.

In recent years, the Super Eagles were struggling to make an impact in the world stage as they rotated through several coaches.