Moses Simon has paid glowing tribute to Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, crediting him with restoring unity, stability, and belief within Nigeria’s senior national team.

Simon, one of the squad’s longest serving players, said Chelle’s leadership has created a renewed sense of togetherness among the players, with the group fully committed to the coach’s philosophy and vision for the team.

The comments come amid growing praise for Chelle following an encouraging start in charge, with reports suggesting the Nigeria Football Federation has moved to secure his long term future at the helm.

Simon also credited Chelle with helping players rediscover their confidence, saying the atmosphere within the squad has noticeably improved since his arrival, and described the bond between players and coaching staff as one of the team’s greatest strengths. Summing up the mood in camp, he said simply, “we are ready to go to war for him.”

Since taking charge, Chelle has drawn praise from several former internationals and football stakeholders for introducing a more structured style of play while working to rebuild confidence following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are expected to regroup later this year as preparations continue for upcoming continental and World Cup qualifying campaigns.