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NFF APPOINTS ÉRIC CHELLE AS NEW HEAD COACH OF SUPER EAGLES
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Nicolas Adekeye / 2 weeks
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The decision was ratified by the NFF Executive Committee following the recommendation of the Federation’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee. According to the NFF, Chelle’s appointment is with immediate effect, and he is mandated to ensure the Super Eagles secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. “Coach Chelle’s vast experience as both a player and coach positions him as the right man for the job,” the NFF stated. Chelle, 47, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having played for French clubs such as Martigues, Valenciennes, Lens, Istres, and Chamois Niortais in Ligue 1. He also earned five caps for Mali’s national team, the Aiglons. As a coach, Chelle has managed GS Consolat, FC Martigues, Boulogne, and MC Oran. He was also Mali’s Head Coach from 2022 until June 2024, leading the team to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. Reacting to his appointment, Chelle expressed his commitment to the role, saying, “I am honored to lead a team as talented as the Super Eagles. Nigeria has a rich football history, and I am determined to work hard with the players, staff, and federation to bring success to the nation.” Chelle’s first major task will be to prepare the Super Eagles for the next set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Match Days 5 and 6, slated for March 2025.