Super Eagles and U-23 head coach Eric Chelle appointed Ikorodu City Technical Adviser Bright Ozebagbe and UEFA-licensed coach Deniran Ortega as assistant coaches for the Olympic Eagles ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games prep. The appointments are part of Chelle’s efforts to build a strong technical team for the U-23 side.
The Olympic Eagles are preparing for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, and the appointments are a significant step in their preparation. Ozebagbe brings experience from the NPFL, while Ortega brings UEFA-licensed expertise. The combination of local and international experience is expected to strengthen the team’s technical capabilities.
The winners: the Olympic Eagles, who will benefit from the new coaching team; and the Nigerian Football Federation, which is investing in the team’s preparation. The losers: the coaches who were not appointed; and the Nigerian public, who must wait for the results.
Bottom Line: New assistant coaches have been appointed for the Olympic Eagles. The 2028 Games are the target. The question is whether the team can qualify and make an impact.