The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles.
According to a statement by the NFF communication departments on Tuesday evening, the decision was made by the NFF Executive Committee, which endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee.
Chelle, a 47-year-old French-Malian coach, has a wealth of experience in African football.
He was the Head Coach of the Malian national team, leading them to a impressive performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cote d’Ivoire.
Chelle’s Mali team narrowly lost to the hosts and eventual winners, Cote d’Ivoire, in the quarterfinals.
As a player, Chelle had a successful career in France, featuring for several clubs including Martigues, Valenciennes, Lens, Istres, and Chamois Niortais.
He also earned five caps for the Malian national team.
Chelle’s coaching career has seen him manage several clubs in France and North Africa, including GS Consolat, FC Martigues, Boulogne, and MC Oran.
Chelle’s appointment as Super Eagles Head Coach is with immediate effect, and he will be tasked with guiding the team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.
The Super Eagles will resume their World Cup qualifying campaign in March, with Match days 5 and 6 scheduled to take place.
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