The Zamfara state Governor Dauda Lawal has received in his office at the Government House, Gusau the Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Éric Sékou Chelle

The Governor described Éric Chelle as a great sportsperson one who has brought development in Nigeria’s Football

Key issues that will bring positive changes in the development of sports especially football in Zamfara state according to the Governor were discussed

The Governor stated this in a post on his verified Facebook page

The visit of the Super Eagles Coach to Zamfara is expected to engage youths in active sports across different categories

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During the visit Governor Dauda Lawal also announced that the Sardauna Memorial Stadium Gusau which is under construction in nearly completion and will soon be Inaugurated and be put into use

“I received in my office Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle, the head coach of the Super Eagles. It was a pleasure to converse with such a great sportsperson” Gov. Lawal

“We discussed key issues that support Zamfara State’s development and how to engage our youths in active sports across different categories, especially in light of the upcoming inauguration of our revamped stadium and sports complex” He added.

Éric Sékou Chelle is the current head coach of the Super Eagles

Chelle led the Nigerian National Team to the Just Concluded African Cup of Nations Hosted by Morocco

The Super Eagles won bronze medal at the Tournament.