Mourinho, Ancelotti would have felt pressure as Super Eagles coach – Garba Lawal

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Mourinho, Ancelotti would have felt pressure as Super Eagles coach – Garba Lawal

Former Super Eagles winger, Garba Lawal, has claimed both Jose Mourinho and Carlo Aneelotti would have felt pressure if they took the national team job.

Lawal has backed Eric Chelle who has gotten the role, to qualify Nigeria for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

He however pleaded for patience with Chelle, who was unveiled earlier this week.

The Eagles are without a win in four games, and are desperate for a change in fortunes.

“There is no room for complacency,” Lawal told Brila FM.

“This is not about the NFF; it’s about Nigeria qualifying for the World Cup. Everyone must support the team.

“Even if Mourinho or Ancelotti took this job, they would still feel the pressure.

“Our situation can make the coach to be afraid, but for him to be bold enough to take the job, it is something different.

“It’s not every coach that will take this type of job. It takes courage to take on a role like this, given the current circumstances.”