Nigeria Coach Eric Chelle Reveals Reason Behind Touchline Tension With DR Congo Staff

Nigeria Coach Eric Chelle Reveals Reason Behind Touchline Tension With DR Congo Staff

Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, has explained the heated confrontation that erupted between him and members of DR Congo’s technical crew at the end of the World Cup playoff final.

Chelle said the tension escalated during the penalty shootout after he noticed one of DR Congo’s staff performing what he described as “voodoo” gestures while players prepared to take their kicks. According to him, this sparked the disagreement and led to tempers flaring on the touchline