‘I need my flowers’ - Forgotten Nigerian star reacts to playing against new Super Eagles head coach
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Ideye and Chelle playing against each other || X

‘I need my flowers’ - Forgotten Nigerian star reacts to playing against new Super Eagles head coach

Stephen Oladehinde 16:01 - 10.01.2025

Forgotten Super Eagles star Brown Ideye responded to a photo that showed him battling alongside Eric Chelle, the current head coach of the Super Eagles.

Chelle was appointed as the new Super Eagles head coach by the NFF, ending the search for a coach for the national team.

The Malian took over from Augustine Eguavoen, who was appointed interim coach after the resignation of Finidi George.

Eguavoen made good use of the squad and qualified the Super Eagles for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.

Ideye reacts to a post

Ideye and Chelle are seen playing during one of their Ligue 1 matches in the 2010–11 season in a picture that went viral online.

Brown Ideye in 2009 (Credit: Imago)
Brown Ideye in 2009 (Credit: Imago)

Enyimba International FC forward wrote, "I need my flowers," in response to a tweet made by Chukwuemeka, an X user.

The two players were photographed fighting for possession of the ball during a Sochaux vs. Lens encounter fifteen years ago.

Eric Chelle  || Image credit: Imago
Eric Chelle || Image credit: Imago

Ideye last played for the Super Eagles against Zambia in the 2018 World Cup qualifying tournament.

It's unknown if Ideye will be considered for a comeback to the national team or if the former Lens defender will continue with the Super Eagles roster given Chelle's appointment.

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