2 days ago · Umar Sadiq has strongly backed Eric Chelle to succeed as head coach of the Super Eagles following his appointment; The Malian has been given the mandate to qualify Nigeria for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a poor start in the qualifiers; Chelle has signed a two-year contract with the Nigeria Football Federation, with an option for a one-year ...

12 hours ago · A report detailing that coach Eric Chelle is poised to implement special tactics to solve the biggest problems of the Super Eagles of Nigeria has surfaced. ... where he covered various sports stories and general news working as Content Operation Specialist and Content Coordinator. He graduated from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism in 2023.

8 hours ago · Super Eagles new head coach Eric Chelle has named the driving force for him and his players ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for Morocco later this year. Chelle was appointed as the new head coach of the Nigerian national team, the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the team and unveiled at an event in Abuja days later.

Jan 8, 2025 · Eric Chelle's Mali were knocked out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by Ivory Coast, who scored a 90th-minute equaliser and then a 122nd-minute winner. Nigeria have appointed former Mali...

5 days ago · AJ Auxerre forward Lassine Sinayoko has voiced his delight over Nigeria’s decision to appoint Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. Sinayoko, a key player for Mali under Chelle, played a pivotal role in the team’s run at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last year, where they came agonizingly close to a semifinal berth before losing to hosts Côte d ...

Jan 8, 2025 · ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria has hired Éric Chelle to coach its men’s national team, marking the latest appointment in a series of coaches as it risks missing out on the 2026 World Cup.

Chelle, who previously coached Mali and boasts a wealth of managerial experience in both club and international football, will now lead the Super Eagles in their quest for a 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket.

Jan 8, 2025 · After a protracted search, Nigeria finally have a new head coach. Eric Chelle was confirmed as the next permanent Super Eagles boss in January 2025 after the team had been placed under the...

Jan 7, 2025 · The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Mali coach Éric Chelle as the new head coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, becoming the third person to take charge of the...

Jan 7, 2025 · The Nigerian Football Federation, NFF has appointed Éric Chelle a former Coach of the senior men national team of Mali as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles.