NFF Appoints Éric Chelle as New Head Coach of Super Eagles

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. This decision was made after a thorough selection process, which saw Chelle emerge as the top candidate for the position.

According to a statement released by the NFF, Chelle’s appointment was recommended by the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee, which was later endorsed by the NFF Executive Committee.

“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Éric Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles,” said NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau. “Chelle’s wealth of experience and coaching expertise make him the ideal candidate for the position. We are confident that he will lead the team to success and restore Nigeria’s pride in international football.”

Chelle, a French-Malian coach, has an impressive coaching background, having managed clubs like GS Consolat, FC Martigues, Boulogne, and MC Oran. His experience with Mali’s national team is also notable, as he led them to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they narrowly lost to Côte d’Ivoire.

As the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Chelle’s primary objective will be to guide the team to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With his wealth of experience and coaching expertise, fans are optimistic about the team’s prospects under his leadership.

“Chelle’s appointment is a welcome development for Nigerian football,” said Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa. “We are looking forward to working with him and learning from his experience. We are confident that he will lead us to success and make Nigeria proud.”

Chelle is expected to name his technical crew and backroom staff in the coming days, as he prepares to take charge of the Super Eagles. His first assignment will be a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against a yet-to-be-named opponent.

The appointment of Chelle has been met with widespread approval from Nigerian football stakeholders, who believe that he has the necessary expertise and experience to lead the Super Eagles to success.

“Chelle’s appointment is a step in the right direction for Nigerian football,” said former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia. “He has a proven track record of success and I believe he will do well with the Super Eagles.”

With Chelle at the helm, Nigerian football fans are eagerly anticipating a new era of success for the Super Eagles.