Martinez Hails Chelle’s Tactical Flexibility Ahead of Portugal Friendly

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has earned praise from Portugal manager Roberto Martínez ahead of the June 10 friendly in Leiria. Martínez highlighted Nigeria’s 2-2 draw with Poland as proof of Chelle’s adaptability. He applauded the coach’s use of different systems and player versatility. The Spanish boss also commended the squad’s depth. Despite missing key stars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, Nigeria’s replacements have delivered impressive performances. Martínez expects a highly competitive fixture. This match serves as Portugal’s final warm-up before their 2026 World Cup campaign. Nigeria, unbeaten in 12 games under Chelle, will look to build on their strong form.

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