Super Eagles new coach Eric Chelle will be assisted by three close friends who he has worked with in Mali as well as with the Algerian club.
The four friends all played for French club RC Lens, where Eric Chelle, a no-nonsense central defender, was captain for many years. Â
SCORENigeria learnt that the three assistants are –
Hedi Taboubi – 1st assistant, righthand man and video analyst.
Thomas Gornourec – Fitness trainer
Jean Daniel Padovani – Goalkeeper Trainer
All four men will fly in to Abuja tomorrow ahead of the unveiling of Eric Chelle as the new Super Eagles coach Monday.
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