Head coach Eric Chelle has said his performance will prove to people that he's the right man to lead the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

The Malian who was last week appointed by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to replace Finidi George.

However, his appointment has been met with criticism from many Nigerians who doubt his capability to lead the Super Eagles.

In response, the 47-year-old reminded the critics of his exploits in Africa and his knowledge of the continent's football.

“Already, there are a lot of people who say that I don’t have much experience. But ultimately, I do have experience. I ended my career in 2014, and I’ve been coaching since that year,” he declared in an interview with matinlibre.com.

“I coached a team, let’s say, from West Africa (Mali) not long ago. I coached a team in Algeria, the Mouloudia Club d’Oran.

"So, I’m starting to get to know African football well. Today, I feel ready to lead this great team with great players. So, I’m part of the progression process; the players will help me progress, and I will help them progress too. Because I have a vision of football that will really fit well with this team.”

He described Nigeria's national team as one of the biggest in the world, just as he expressed readiness to succeed at the helm of affairs.

“We play football; it’s normal that there is pressure. It’s normal that there is criticism. Today, I will work; I have certainties; I have my game plan in mind, and I will quickly put it in place,” he added.

“Now, my results and the team’s results will speak for me. So, we can say what we want, but, at the time we speak, the coach of the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, his name is Eric Chelle.”